Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with a background in acute care hospital settings in Brockville and Sarnia, Ontario, as well as a long-term care facility. Demonstrated clinical skills in conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing healthcare plans. Strengths include solid communication skills, patient advocacy, and teamwork. Previous work has shown positive impact on patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Lion Healthcare
Toronto, Ontario
10.2024 - 04.2025
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
Registered Practical Nurse- Float Nurse
Select Medical Connections - Brockville General Hospital
Brockville, Ontario
05.2024 - 01.2025
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Practical Nurse- Float Nurse
Bluewater Health
Sarnia, Ontario
08.2022 - 10.2024
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Practical Nurse
Trillium Villa
Sarnia, Ontario
10.2017 - 10.2024
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Practical Nurse
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON
Skills
Disease prevention
Mental health care
End-of-life care
Geriatric care
Clinical judgment
Health promotion
Culturally-sensitive care
Wound care
Insulin medication assistance
Catheter care
Vital signs monitoring
Physical assessment
IV management
Medication and IV administration
Acute care expertise
Medication administration
Mental health nursing
Palliative care
Pieces Certificate
Fundamentals of Palliative
assist with MAID
Acute Medicine
General Medicine
Complex Medical Management
Certification
CNO
RPNAO
BLS Healthcare
Pieces
Fundamentals of Palliative
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Lion Healthcare
10.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Practical Nurse- Float Nurse
Select Medical Connections - Brockville General Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Practical Nurse- Float Nurse
Bluewater Health
08.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Practical Nurse
Trillium Villa
10.2017 - 10.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Practical Nurse