Alison Green
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
A seasoned LPN with a robust background in diverse healthcare settings, including acute medical detox at Clearview and comprehensive care in Island Health facilities. Expert in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care, I excel in patient assessments and fostering strong patient relationships. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical judgment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Island Health
Nanaimo, BC
09.2008 - Current
I have worked in Public Health, Community Health, Medical, Surgical, Palliative and Emergency Units
LPN
Clearview Acute Medical Detox
Nanaimo, BC
04.2005 - 09.2008
Worked in collaboration with RPN and team.
Duties included Admissions, Hourly withdrawal rounds, Communication with Physicians and daily 1:1 for client check vitals and mental health status. The goal for each client was success.
LPN
Island Health
Saanich, BC
02.2003 - 08.2005
Worked in a long term care setting at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Responsible for medication administration and all aspects of care
Education
Diploma - LPN
MalaspinaUniversity
Nanaimo, BC08.2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Health Promotion
- Post Operative Care
- Home healthcare
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Neurological care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient evaluations
- Care Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Preventive Care
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient triaging
- Inpatient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Intake
- Staff Supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Patient Management
- Health Education
- Outpatient Care
- Regulatory Requirements
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Observation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient support
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN
Island Health
09.2008 - Current
LPN
Clearview Acute Medical Detox
04.2005 - 09.2008
LPN
Island Health
02.2003 - 08.2005
Diploma - LPN
MalaspinaUniversity