Enthusiastic Licensed Practical nurse, with a dedicated work ethic and strong customer service record. Good at nurturing and sustaining professional relationships with the care team, clients', and client families. Flexible availability to work and utilize skills, knowledge and experience in delivering effective care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carewest
08.2018 - Current
George Boyack, Aug 2018 to date.
Colonel Belcher, Oct 2018 to Dec 2020
Continuing Care and Designated Assisted Living
Care coordinated duties (3-5 residents)in conjunction with neighborhood roles.
Performed daily patient assessment according to mental, physical and emotional status.
Maintained awareness of comfort and safety needs for 30 residents.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Strictly adhere to infection control protocol for contact, droplet and airborne isolations.
Delivered quality care to all patients, preserve and protect patient rights.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Facilitated mid-shift huddles with HCA to identify any new concern and follow up on resident care.
Completed comprehensive resident assessment with RN guidance if necessary
Safe medication administration.
Performed personal care, wound dressing and specimen collection.
Document patient information accurately and efficiently.
Involve in delivery of health teachings to residents and their families regarding continuing care.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calian/CNRL/CNUL
03.2021 - 06.2022
Performed functional assessments for Symptomatic, close contact and Antigen Positive workers.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring , vital signs, lung auscultations and EENT assessments.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided patient education on health care issues.
Allocated new Covid-19 isolations
Conveyed updates to Alberta Health Services, Labour Relation and Human Resource regarding COVID 19 upon request.
Offsite transportation; from site to isolation hotels or home.
Reviewed COVID medical Logbook to ensure up to date and accuracy.
Contact tracing isolation releases.
Student Practical Nurse
Foothills Hospital, Neuro-Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 04.2018
Delivered exceptional care to 4-5 patients and observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care
Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Attended 288-hour medical facility experience while under supervision.
Performed close patient care, including checking vital signs and interpreting lab values.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
Changed out and monitored wounds, catheters and IVs.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Student Practical Nurse General Medicine
Peter Lougheed Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2018
Managed 4 patients.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Medication administration
Performed complex dressing change according to doctor’s orders
Thorough accomplished patient head to toe assessments
Documentation of patient assessments on SCM
Preparation on preoperative procedures on specific patients
Assisted patients on activities of daily living
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Health Care Aide
Carewest George Boyack
01.2014 - 07.2018
Provided total hygiene care to 10 residents per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting
Complete assigned assessments points of care and RAI documentation.
Informed RN or LPN on any changes in resident status well being .
Maintained cleanliness and tidying up residents rooms
Assisted residents with activities of daily living
Used mechanical lifts to transfer residents.
Administer topical cream, suppositories and oxygen.
Provide catheter care and colostomy care.
Assist residents to ambulate within facility.
Monitored and recorded resident’s vital signs.
Was responsible for completing daily flow sheets.
Restocked resident supplies .
Education
No Degree - Basic Life Support - Active
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Calgary, AB
10.2024 - 10.2025
Immunization
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Calgary, AB
03.2021
Active Practice Permit - Nursing
CLPNA
Alberta Canada.
06.2018
Diploma in Nursing
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB
06.2018
Health Care Aide Certificate -
Alberta Business And Educational Services
Calgary, AB
11.2013
Certificate - Best Friends Approach
Alzheimer's Society
Calgary, AB
08.2013
Skills
Active registration with college of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support –Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
Verifiable knowledge and experience in health care setting for over 10 years with work experience in continuing care and Assisted living setting
Experience in using Epic and Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) documentation
Deliver quality care to all patients, preserve and protect patient rights
Clinical experience in assisted living, acute setting, surgical unit and Neuro rehabilitation unit
Work closely with Covid 19 clients; specimen collection, assessments, management regime and follow up with any close contacts
Demonstrate ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families and with team members
Keen insight and ability to identify key problems and generate critical thinking
Keen insight to Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Demonstrate excellence in interpersonal, communication and organizational skills