A Licensed Acupuncturist in the great state of CA and working on NCCAOM.

 

Owned and operated my own wellness center until May of 2020.

 

I use my Yoga-Meditation and breath work skills combined with Acupuncture and herbs to nurture an optimal state of wellbeing in my clients/patients and bring to my platform great bedside skills and emergency situation management due to my experience in nursing.

 

I work on my clients physical, mental, emotional and social health through multifarious skills including proper nutrition and healthy recipes, but mostly due to my active listening skills to form the best and unique care plan for my clients. 

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Trained in the Indian Army School of Nursing.

Graduated and received The Armed Forces Diploma. 

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Finished a Midwifery course of 40 weeks at 166 M.H., an Armed forces Hospital, while serving Lt. and performing all major duties as a commissioned officer of the Indian Army. 

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I relocated to the United States to California and started my registered nurse career in 1986-87 and have since worked first as an LVN then an RN. 

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In the U.S., I have completed I.V. and blood withdrawal and a 4 week course in I.V.I.G. therapy course and have completed my Hospice training and 30 units every 2 yrs to keep my nurse licenses current, while I practiced nursing.

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I worked mostly as an LVN through Nurse's Registry and enjoyed working in all major hospitals in Southern California, in addition to Home Health Care working with with various patients such as Cancer, Pediatrics, Psychiatric and Hospice patients. I also worked in a few Drug Rehabilitation Centers while doing private duty for VIPs.

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

September 2019-March 2022

IV infusion Nurse with Dr. Shirley Wang at Level Up health care

NewPort Beach

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IV ( NAD) therapy Nurse with Sovereign Health

San Clemente

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April 2013-November 2015

Maxim (San Luis Obispo office)and completed a 3 months job contract for a State Hospital only 1 of the 2 in CA.

I was hired for the SURG staffing, hence I worked at the Covid unit. When they were overstaffed, they would send us to the high security developmental center area where I worked with mentally disabled, convicted felons on rehab. 

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January 2021- March 31, 2021 

Maxim Health Care SLO Office 

At the Covid unit I had to perform my LVN/LPN duties of providing constant supervision to severely ill Covid patients while following full Covid precaution. Evaluating clients' physical, mental and emotional status, providing medications, G tube feedings IV fluids, using he chest vest for Chest PT. following all safety guidelines. Writing report on patients keeping patient information secured. Also keeping dietary guidelines, recording and monitoring Vital signs and managing any fluctuations in those readings by providing necessary measures. Giving primary care such as keeping their skin intact and helping with ADL. 

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July 2017-April 2020

Owned and operated my own wellness center

Orange County Wellness Collective

where we provided integrated medicine 

I worked with our MD, Dr. Shirley, who was our independent associate and did IVs for her patients and provides general nursing whenever needed. 

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September 2016-January 2020

I worked with home health patients through Maxim Health Care Laguna Hills and worked for one patient doing up to 24 hours a week providing general nursing care.

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2010-2013

BrightStar Healthcare

I performed Hospice Care and occasional Clinic work. 

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December 2017 ( 2013-2017)

Completed MSAOM from South Baylo University December 2017 

Passed the CA Acupuncture Board April 2018

Worked in different arenas of home health such as Hospice providing end of care to mostly cancer patients and excelled at it and doing pediatric home health until present as a freelance nurse. 

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Proficiencies

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and basic minimal Spanish and am taking classes in Sanskrit and Spanish.

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December 2009 to November 2010

BrightStar Health Care 

Work for a small agency run from home, called R.P.R. health care, going to acute care hospitals in LA and Orange County until, the company closed its doors

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February 2007 to July 2008 

Owner/Operator Indian Restaurant and Health Food Store

Laguna Hills, CA

I managed and operated for family, India Corner, an Indian Restaurant and Health Food Store.

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Owner and Operator Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine - Cerritos, CA - July 2002 to June 2004 

 

Madras Tiffin Cafe (An Indian Cuisine restaurant)

Owned and operated the restaurant and catering business

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May 1997 to June 1999

RN Staff Interim HealthCare

Orange, CA

I performed home health care for patients with various health problems, working mostly with children.

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December 1994 to May 1996

Ultra Care Health Agency

I went to patients' homes and performed I.V.I.G.Therapy

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February 1995 to March 1996 

Office Manager Insurance Company 

I designed Benefits Plans, worked with underwriters and insurance agents to solve their problems, organize office meetings for staff, helped patients, communicate their issues with Insurance agencies and sometimes communicated with hospitals to solve bill payment issues for patients. 

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December 1990 to August 1994

Allstar Health Care

I worked in Major Acute Hospitals and performed Home Health Care duties as well. 

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October 1987- November 1988

HRN Services -in addition to working for the following agencies simultaneously

October 1986 to November 1988

Staff Builders and Quick Staffing  

I worked simultaneously for two agencies: Staff Builders and Quick Staffing.


 

Diploma in Pediatrics Trained in the Indian Army School of Nursing 1986 to 1987