Angelique Zylstra
Registered Practical Nurse
Sarnia,Ontario
Summary
Experienced RPN with over 20 years of practice in Long Term Care, including 5 years as a Quality Improvement Coordinator.
Elder care focused with clinical leadership skills, ability to effectively work as a team player or independently.
Credentialed in RAI-MDS.
Proficient in Point Click Care documentation and report functions.
Methodical Quality Improvement Coordinator well-versed in conducting care and clinical staff assessments. Clear and concise communicator with an insightful and diligent approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Improvement Coordinator (RPN)
Marshall Gowland Manor
05.2019 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Team player, providing support to the management team and department staff related to Quality Improvement Initiatives, electronic documentation and data management systems
- Auditing, data collection, evaluation and statistical review
- Maintain contact with Health Services Data Base of CCRS (CIHI) related to changes and RAI-MDS criteria and submissions
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methodology of Continuous Quality Improvement
- Proficient in RAI-MDS coding, training and supporting staff
- Generate reports for use in clinical and operational decision making
- Provide training to new and existing staff as required
- Attend meetings and assist in data interpretation
- Act as a resource to management and departmental staff in relation to QI
RPN
Marshall Gowland Manor
07.2005 - 05.2019
- Work in a team setting, providing support and guidance as the Team Leader
- Provide medication administration, treatments and daily medical support to elders within the LTC setting
- Provide compassionate nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Promote teamwork and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal health care delivery, care planning and implementation
RPN
Bluewater Health - CEE Site
05.2004 - 07.2005
- Worked as a float between Continuing Care and First Floor (Acute Care) providing nursing support as required
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate patient care and optimal health outcomes
Education
Practical Nursing - Diploma Program - Nursing
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON05.2004
Office Administration -
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON05.1998
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Point Click Care
- Fully Credentialed in RAI MDS (Med E)
- Data collection and interpretation (Stats)
- Gentle Persuasion Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care and CAPCE Training
- LEAP
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Improvement Coordinator (RPN)
Marshall Gowland Manor
05.2019 - Current
RPN
Marshall Gowland Manor
07.2005 - 05.2019
RPN
Bluewater Health - CEE Site
05.2004 - 07.2005
Practical Nursing - Diploma Program - Nursing
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Office Administration -
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
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