Ariana Hoglo

Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre- Lighthouse Group Home for NCR

• Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
• Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication.
• Collaborated with case managers and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care was provided at all times.
• Implemented individualized care plans for each resident, addressing their unique needs and goals.
• Offered emotional support to residents during difficult moments, helping them cope with challenges in a healthy manner.
• Assisted residents in achieving personal growth goals through coaching sessions or therapeutic interventions as appropriate based on individual needs assessment results.
• Assisted patients with personal care, social interaction and emotional support.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Souther Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre

• 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.
• Coordinated among various healthcare specialists to drive ongoing improvements in patient treatment.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
• Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions on various topics such as coping strategies, stress management, and medication adherence for improved patient understanding.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

Unit 68 Medical Surgical - South Health Campus

• 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.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Administered care tailored to the cultural values and traditions of various patient populations.

Unit 29 Upper Gastrointestinal and Oral Maxillae General Surgery

Peter Lougheed Hospital

• Facilitated patient transitions to surgical unit from emergency department.
• Oversaw patient transfers from ICU to surgical unit.
• Chest tube care; managed chest tube care as per policy and procedures.
• Performed intravenous therapy medication administration.
• Managed preparation tasks essential for GI operations.
• Managed recovery process for patients after surgery.
• Conducted administration of IV therapy medications.
• Managed the preparation and delivery of tube feedings as needed. Providing essential patient teachings surrounding tube feedings.
• Followed exact postoperative directives for numerous surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.