Angie Connors
Corunna,Canada
Summary
Experienced RPN with a comprehensive background in providing compassionate care to long-term patients. Successfully managed patient care plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Proficient in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven track record in long-term care settings, adept at developing and implementing patient care plans while fostering a collaborative team environment. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs and care protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RPN Long Term Care
Wecare4U
06.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to nursing staff as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills which resulted in increased trust between nurse and patient.
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses on clinical skills, policies, procedures, and best practices for delivering high-quality long-term nursing services.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' health and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring that all patients'' rights were upheld and addressed any concerns or issues that arose during their stay in the facility.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions upon admission to the long-term care facility to ensure appropriate level of care.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings, promoting collaboration in the development of holistic patient-centered care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and overall satisfaction within the long-term care setting.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that contributed significantly to improved health outcomes among long-term care residents.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust comprehensive treatment plans as needed.
- Assessed patients' pain levels and provided appropriate interventions to maintain optimal comfort during their stay in the long-term care facility.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care management techniques.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans for long-term care residents.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care to long-term care residents.
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records for all patients under my care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RPN Rehab Unit
Bluewater Health
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing individualized treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in rehabilitation therapy through professional development opportunities, enhancing the quality of care provided to clients.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy and adherence to physician orders, ensuring proper dosage schedules were maintained for each patient''s needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social interaction and emotional wellbeing among patients.
- Tailored motivational strategies according to individual patient characteristics, boosting engagement levels in the rehabilitation process.
- Coordinated discharge planning with families and other service providers, facilitating smooth transitions back into the community.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved rehabilitation outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, contributing to effective communication between healthcare providers.
- Assisted in designing and implementing therapeutic activities tailored to individual patient needs, leading to increased engagement in the rehab process.
- Provided direct support to clients during daily living activities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for optimal rehabilitation.
- Managed crisis situations with appropriate interventions according to established protocols, maintaining patient safety at all times.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations on incoming patients, identifying specific treatment needs and goals.
RPN - Dialysis Unit
Bluewater Health
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing compassionate support throughout the dialysis process.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care while operating advanced dialysis equipment and performing vascular access procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Reduced complications by carefully assessing patients'' pre-dialysis conditions and making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
- Educated patients on managing their condition through proper diet, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by coordinating schedules for patients receiving ongoing dialysis treatments.
- Evaluated laboratory results, such as blood chemistry and electrolyte levels, to monitor patients'' response to dialysis treatments and report any significant findings to the healthcare team.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families by providing relevant information about their loved one''s health status and offering emotional support when needed.
- Promoted a comfortable environment for patients during treatments by fostering open communication channels and actively listening to their needs or concerns.
- Facilitated continuity of care by maintaining thorough patient records that documented treatment history, progress, and identified areas for improvement or modification.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized dialysis treatment plans and monitoring vital signs during procedures.
- Supported new staff members through hands-on training in dialysis techniques, protocols, and best practices.
- Minimized risks associated with hemodialysis treatments by regularly inspecting machines for potential malfunctions or maintenance requirements before initiating therapy sessions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Streamlined communication between team members by participating in regular meetings to discuss patient progress and challenges faced in the treatment process.
RPN - Medicine Unit
Bluewater Health
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in and out of bed, standing and walking
- Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles for pain management
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous medication and fluids, noting times
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
RPN Palliative Unit
Bluewater Health
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Provide primary care to terminally ill patients
- Assess and treat symptoms to promote high level of wellness for patients
- Develop treatment plans to reduce pain and other difficulties; inserting soft-sets
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing strict medication administration protocols.
- Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.
- Managed complex symptoms using evidence-based practices, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
- Promoted self-care among caregivers by offering resources and support that encouraged physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Participated in quality improvement projects focused on enhancing the delivery of palliative care services within the organization.
- Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring side effects closely, resulting in effective symptom management without unnecessary complications.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of illness progression through clear communication and education.
- Coordinated with outside agencies for hospice referrals, ensuring seamless transitions for patients and families.
- Implemented bereavement support initiatives for families after the loss of a loved one, promoting healing during difficult times.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in providing palliative care services tailored to the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a sense of trust and open communication.
- Maintained current knowledge on best practices in palliative nursing through regular continuing education opportunities.
- Documented detailed patient records accurately and timely, ensuring continuity of care across all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Registered Practical Nursing -
St. Clair College
10.2014
Skills
- Specialty training in Hemo Dialysis
- End of life care
- Continuing education
- Compassionate communication
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- CPR Certification
- Dementia Care
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- GPA certification
Timeline
RPN Long Term Care
Wecare4U
06.2023 - Current
RPN Rehab Unit
Bluewater Health
10.2019 - 06.2023
RPN - Dialysis Unit
Bluewater Health
05.2019 - 06.2023
RPN - Medicine Unit
Bluewater Health
04.2018 - 05.2019
RPN Palliative Unit
Bluewater Health
11.2016 - 04.2018
- CPR/AED Certification
- GPA certification
Registered Practical Nursing -
St. Clair College
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