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Abra Garratt

Valleyview,AB

Summary

Proven LPN Nursing professional from AHS, adept in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Excelled in enhancing patient care through effective health assessments and empathetic support, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Skilled in teamwork and professionalism, consistently prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Nursing

AHS
05.2007 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
  • Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

HCA

AHS
04.2006 - 05.2007
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Golf Course Assistant

Riverside Golf Course
05.2000 - 11.2004
  • Facilitated a welcoming atmosphere for new members through orientation sessions, course tours, and introductions to other club amenities.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by acting as a liaison between golf operations, maintenance, and food and beverage staff.
  • Ensured golfer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service and promptly addressing concerns or inquiries.
  • Improved overall course appearance with meticulous bunker raking and green repair techniques.

Summer Student

Town of Valleyview
04.2003 - 09.2003

Varied jobs lawn mowing, weed whacking, concrete side walks, etc.

  • Organized community clean-up events, significantly boosting local environmental awareness.

Education

LPN Refresher Course - Nursing

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
12.2021

BcSN First Year - Nursing

Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie
2011

LPN Diploma - Nursing

Northern Lakes College
Grande Prairie, AB
04.2007

High School Diploma -

Hillside Jr/Sr High School
Valleyview, AB
06.2003

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Diabetes management
  • End of life care
  • Caregiving skills
  • Patient relationship building
  • Patient triaging
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Caring for wounds
  • Educating families
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Charting and recording
  • Samples collection
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Health Promotion
  • Health Education
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Physical assessments
  • Pain Management
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Wound Dressing
  • Health assessments
  • Administer medications
  • Care plans

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

CPR

ACLS

PICC line

Timeline

LPN Nursing

AHS
05.2007 - Current

HCA

AHS
04.2006 - 05.2007

Summer Student

Town of Valleyview
04.2003 - 09.2003

Golf Course Assistant

Riverside Golf Course
05.2000 - 11.2004

CPR

ACLS

PICC line

LPN Refresher Course - Nursing

Lethbridge College

BcSN First Year - Nursing

Grande Prairie Regional College

LPN Diploma - Nursing

Northern Lakes College

High School Diploma -

Hillside Jr/Sr High School
Abra Garratt