Amanda Triemstra
Summary
I am a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with experience in Acute and Long Term care settings. I work best in team environments, and am always willing to lend a helping hand to my coworkers, and strive to maintain a healthy and friendly working environment. I have experience in enhancing patient outcomes through proper time-management, performing evidence-based practices, within the context of the individual needs of my patient(s). I am adept at developing comprehensive care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal health and satisfaction for my patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked for 7 months on the Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit, and then transitioned for 3 months on the Seniors Care Unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Practical Nurse
Victoria Village Manor
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie01-2020
Practical Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie10-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Health promotion
- Postoperative care
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication distribution
- Medication and IV administration
- Removing sutures
- Maintaining privacy
- Family education
- Care plan development
- Compassion and empathy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intake and discharge
- Staff supervision
- Feeding assistance
- Patient and family advocacy
- ADL assistance
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Victoria Village Manor
09.2016 - 05.2022
PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Practical Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology