Andrea Orszagh
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Grey Nuns Community Hospital, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and wound care, I effectively collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
10.2020 - 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Edmonton Naturopathic Wellness Centre
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Care Centre
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
Health Care Aide
Providence Care Centre
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
Norquest College
Edmonton, None08-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- ADL assistance
- CPR/AED
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Ukrainian
Limited Working
Certification
- BLS provider at Heart & Stroke, September 2024\
- Anaphylaxis Management, October 2024
- Epidural Analgesia, October 2024
- bE lite resident handeling, October 2024
- Basic cytotoxic medication administration, October 2024
- Blood transfusion, September 2024
- Diversity and Inclusion, September 2024
- Fire safety , September 2024
- Ethics, September 2024
- Workplace abuse and harassment, September 2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Edmonton Naturopathic Wellness Centre
08.2023 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Providence Care Centre
08.2020 - 12.2020
Health Care Aide
Providence Care Centre
02.2019 - 08.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
Norquest College
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