ALTHEA HUSSETT
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience at at various healthcare facilities, excelling in patient assessment and care planning. Proven ability to administer medications and provide emotional support, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis intervention, ensuring high-quality care for at-risk patients, particularly those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Grenadier
06.2013 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Registered Practical Nurse
Chapleau General Hospital (Bignuculo Residence)
Chapleau, Ontario
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Performed suctioning of patients.
- Monitored and cared for patients receiving IV therapy.
- Performed ECGs on patients.
- Escorted and cared for patients during ambulance transfers.
- Documented using Meditech and PointClickCare programs.
- Completed weekly doctor's rounds; assessed residents' status, and notified physicians of clinical changes.
- Developed comprehensive discharge planning for patients transitioning out of the healthcare facility.
- Set up ventilation and respiration equipment, and provide appropriate care for clients receiving oxygenation therapy.
- Responsible for patient care in a 25 bed LTC unit
Education
RPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto, ON07-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
George Brown College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Crisis intervention and health promotion
- Geriatric nursing
- Staff supervision
- At-risk patient care
- Coordinating referrals
- Precepting
- Culturally sensitive
- Catheter care
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Languages
SPANISH
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Grenadier
06.2013 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Chapleau General Hospital (Bignuculo Residence)
05.2010 - 04.2013
RPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
George Brown College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
George Brown College
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