April Fish
Sudbury,ON
Summary
Organized RPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. To seek and maintain casual to part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. For 11 years, I've been a passionate nurse with the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate and professional care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Continuity Care Solutions Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Visiting roughly 5-20 clients around this vast community every shift.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
School Bus Operator
Northway Bus Lines
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted special needs students with boarding, ensuring accessibility and accommodation.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, addressing any concerns or questions about transportation services.
- Maintained clean and organized bus environment for comfort and well-being of between 10-60 students.
Registered Practical Nurse
Good Doctors Medical Inc.– Walk In Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Promoted safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Average assessing daily rate was 18 patients in clinic.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Practical Nurse
Pioneer Manor – LTC Facility
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Worked full time in one home area with 36 residents for over 3 years; continuity of care achieved.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Served as advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma - Health Sciences
College of Nurses of Ontario
Cambrian College05.2012
High School Diploma -
Confederation Secondary School
Val Caron, ON06.2010
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- EMR / EHR (Procura, PointClickCare)
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Health Promotion
- Removing sutures
- Maintaining privacy
- Wound Care
- Home Health Care
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Additional Information
- Additional training from a Coloplast, Smith & Nelson company about utilizing their products for Wound and Colostomy care.
- Taking and Almost completed the Pallium Leap Core Program.
- Trained and Experience in Ear Irrigations/Management.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Continuity Care Solutions Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
School Bus Operator
Northway Bus Lines
09.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Good Doctors Medical Inc.– Walk In Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Pioneer Manor – LTC Facility
08.2012 - 06.2016
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma - Health Sciences
College of Nurses of Ontario
High School Diploma -
Confederation Secondary School
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