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Alexander Canas

Calgary,AB

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Alberta Health Services, AHS, excelling in patient-centered care for neurologic disorders. Demonstrated expertise in IV therapy and wound care, alongside exceptional communication skills, ensuring seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. Continuously seeks to enhance clinical practice, embodying professionalism and attention to detail in all patient interactions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services, AHS
06.2023 - Current
  • Providing knowledgeable and patient centered care during high acuity situations to the older adult population affected by neurologic disorders and requiring neurosurgery
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Improved skills involving: external ventricular drain management, collecting CSF specimens.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mayfair Care Center
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Administering medications to 30+ residents.
  • Maintain and record patient files.
  • Taking and recording resident vitals.
  • Keeping doctors up to date regarding resident changes.
  • Ensuring HCAs are updated regarding important patient information.
  • Completing necessary steps for new admissions.
  • Maintaining comfort and quality of life for end of life residents.
  • Cared for wounds and daily dressing changes.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Bow Valley College
Calgary
04.2023

Skills

  • Attention to detail: Identifying key details and culturally sensitive practices involved in the patient’s life and incorporating this within my nursing practice to provide quality flexible patient care
  • Professional Practice: Accountable and prepared for clinical practice with patient assignments Always seeking opportunities to increase knowledge and skills to provide quality patient care
  • Excellent Communication: Developed through working with patients whose speech has been affected by their neurological condition as well as coworkers, and members of the interprofessional health care team

Certification

BLS provider

  • Completed April 12, 2024

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services, AHS
06.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mayfair Care Center
05.2023 - 03.2024

Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Bow Valley College

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