Amber Williamson
Maple Ridge
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority-2 West Palliative Medical
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority - Mckenney Creek Hospice
09.2012 - Current
- Demonstrated cultural competence in providing palliative care services tailored to the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients, addressing their unique needs and preferences.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
- Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
- Documented detailed patient records accurately and timely, ensuring continuity of care across all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed complex symptoms using evidence-based practices, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring side effects closely, resulting in effective symptom management without unnecessary complications.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Maple Ridge, BCSkills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
Certification
An Introduction to Care and Discharge Planning
Infection Prevention and Control Basics for Health Care Workers in Patient Care Areas and/or Direct Care Roles
Introduction to Falls and Injury Prevention
Hazardous Drugs Safety for Staff who Administer Hazardous Drugs
Hazardous Drugs: Spill Responder
Hazardous Drugs: Providing Care
Hazardous Drugs Safety Awareness
Hazardous Drugs: Awareness
LPN IV Medication Administration - Review of Decision Support Tools
Alaris Pump Competency Assessment
Code Green – Evacuation
PICNet - Provincial Hand Hygiene Basics
Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (HAUTI replaces CAUTI)
Delirium in Older Adults (Acute Care)
PHSA - PSQC - Identifying and Responding to Sepsis
Oral Hygiene: Adult - Independent, Acute Care - Clinical Protocol
ACCU-CHEK® Inform II Glucose Meter/Glucometer (Online)
WHSCH 401- Using Floor Lifts (Online)
Code Yellow – Missing Patient/Resident (Online)
Provincial Code Red - Fire Safety Training (Acute & Long Term Care Facilities)
Palliative Approach on ZOOM: Session A
Hospice Palliative Care Pain Module (Online - Fraser Health)
Palliative Approach - Day 2
CPR Ridge Meadows Hospital – Healthcare Providers Level Recertification
Code Blue
Violence Prevention: Introduction to Violence Prevention
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Refresher
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority-2 West Palliative Medical
04.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority - Mckenney Creek Hospice
09.2012 - Current
Diploma - Licensed Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
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