Career Objective: Seeking a role as a Registered Nurse, where I can utilize my skills and experience as a Registered Practical Nurse in long-term care to provide supportive palliative care to patients approaching the end of life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valleyview Residence
Toronto, ON
09.2009 - Current
Provides nursing care to patients with various illnesses and health conditions from a diverse background.
Assesses and monitors patient's health status, and collaborates with members of the healthcare as well as family members.
Administers medication and treatments, documents therapeutic as well as adverse effects, and communicates with the healthcare provider and other concerned members of the healthcare team.
Advocates for patients' and families' needs during doctors' rounds and care conferences.
Performs on-going assessment based on patient's condition and report acute changes to the health provider for immediate intervention
Provides education support and supervision to students during their placement as well as to new staff during orientation.
Adheres to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Practical Nurse
Villa Colombo Home for the Aged
Toronto, ON
10.2007 - Current
Provides quality nursing care to diverse patients with Dementia, Diabetes, COPD, HTN, Cancer and other palliative clients
Administers prescribed medication and treatments, such as insulin injections, antibiotics, anticoagulants, via the oral route and g-tube, as ordered.
Carry out end-of-life orders, such as administering pain control injections (hydromorphone, methotrimeprazine, haldol)
Documents the therapeutic effect and monitors side effects.
Performs wound treatment, colostomy, catheter care, suction
Implements fall prevention strategies.
Records patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Maintains thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Updates charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Assesses patient needs, prioritizes treatment, and assists physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Ocampo Memorial College of Nursing
Manila, Philippines
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
Skills
Excellent communication, listening and critical thinking skills
Works well with the interdisciplinary team in a collaborative environment to deliver holistic nursing care
Good clinical judgment and observational skills
Experience working with palliative patients in long term care helping to manage their pain and symptoms as they approach end-of-life