AMY AVOLEDO
Beaumont
Summary
Enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, excellent organization skills, and compassionate care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Day Unit
Grey Nuns Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges
- Administer IV fluids, medications and blood products through intravenous lines
- Educate patients and families on discharge care to promote healthy recovery
- Collaborate with team to provide safe and competent care in fast paced environment
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Connect Care Team Lead - Temporary
Grey Nuns Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked alongside surgical nurse educators to develop comprehensive, interactive learning tools and guides
- Trained, guided, and collaborated with healthcare professionals during Launch 7 of Connect Care
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and provided 1:1 teaching.
- Participated in and assisted teaching Day Surgery education updates, including BeLite and Simulation Labs.
- Provided essential support to staff during paper to electronic charting transition.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Maternity
Grey Nuns Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Coach new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Schedule follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth
- Assess, evaluate and care for neonates
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Health Care Aide
Harmony Caregiving
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Education
Nurse Diploma - Practical Nurse
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB05.2020
Skills
- Patient Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical thinking skills
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Accomplishments
- Licensed Practical Nurse - (49547)
- Basic Life Support - Heart & Stroke
Timeline
Connect Care Team Lead - Temporary
Grey Nuns Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Maternity
Grey Nuns Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Day Unit
Grey Nuns Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Health Care Aide
Harmony Caregiving
06.2018 - 05.2020
Nurse Diploma - Practical Nurse
NorQuest College