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Amanda Triemstra

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
Barrie
01-2020

Practical Nursing

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie
10-2016

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
Amanda Triemstra