AMY TWA
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Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. 2 years experience using Point Click Care Software in Long term care setting- Electronic Health Record Platform. This cloud based system offers access to resident information making it easy to manage day to day operations while supporting communication and collaboration among health care providers. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Work History
LPN
4 Years 11 Months- Worked full time for Interior Health as an LPN
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in patient assessments, contributing to individualized care strategies and plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and medication management.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Evaluated care effectiveness, recommending process improvements to optimize patient outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used eMAR ( electronic medication record ) and eTAR ( electronic treatment record )
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
11 Months- Worked in long term care full time evening line. Cared for residents during my shift. Administered medication, vital signs. Palliative Care, Worked in a team setting as well as worked independently. Wound dressings, skin care management. Completed charting to document residents' health information and care provided., Managed documentation to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards., Handled faxing of important documents to ensure timely communication with healthcare providers.. Used Point Click Care software ( electronic health record ) for medication management and clinical documentation. Worked along side care staff, team collaboration. spoke with families, assisted with feeding and bed time routines as required.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years 5 Months- Provided wound care, monitored vital signs, coordinated communication with physicians in long-term care setting. Managed diabetic care plans for patients
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care, promoting understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Certificate - Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy
Diploma Program - Practical Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Languages
Certification
LPN License Status - FULL 30147 British Columbia Yearly renewal -2026
ASIST Training in Classroom 2 day course - Merritt BC ( Applied Suicide Prevention Skills Training ) July 2026
BLS course Heart and Stroke Foundation - Edmonton Alberta September 2026
First Aide Training Kamloops BC 2024 Red Cross
Experience using Point Click Software between 2019 and 2021 - Kamloops BC ( Simpe-Q and Sienna Senior Living.
Medical Terminolgy and Anatomy and Physiology Certificate- Camusun College Online Certification 2012
Immunization Certification for LPN's 2010 Online Course through LPNBC
Palliative Care Certificate Parksville BC 2009
Osler Medical Billing Course Camuson College Victoria BC 1994
National Life Saving Course for Life Guards of Canada Duncan BC 1993
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Personal Information
I have recently moved to Edmonton Alberta. I am working on obtaining my Alberta LPN license. I am reliable and available to pick up any and all shifts.