Ashleigh Hunter
Cold Lake,AB
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saddle Lake Health Centre
Saddle Lake, Alberta
11.2021 - Current
- Provided foot care to patients.
- Lower leg assessments.
- Palliative care.
- Monitoring wounds and providing wound care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assisted in daily patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and needs.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient living environments.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients during care visits.
- Assessed safety hazards in the home environment and implemented measures to reduce risk factors for falls or injuries.
- Delivered compassionate care while respecting cultural diversity among all clients served.
- Performed wound care management such as changing dressings or administering topical agents according to protocols established by physicians or nurse practitioners.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used during home visits and made recommendations for changes if necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any abnormalities to physician or other health professionals.
- Conducted physical assessments and documented findings accurately in the medical records system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall homecare services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, medication administration records, vital signs.
- Educated families about homecare needs for elderly patients and provided emotional support to them when needed.
- Provided direct patient care and nursing services to elderly patients in their homes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, self-care strategies and preventive health maintenance topics.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and ambulation.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, pharmacists or nutritionists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated home visits to assess the safety of a family's environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Two Hills, Alberta
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assisted in daily patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care environments.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy For Health Care Professionals
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton 04.2023 - 05.2023
Advanced Foot Care - Advanced Foot Care For Nurses
Edmonton Foot Care Academy
01.2022 - 01.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Portage College
Lac La Biche, AB 08.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
- Advanced foot care
- Administering medications
- Patient care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication dispensing
- Palliative care
- Home health care
- Health education
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Emotional support provision
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Case management
- Direct patient care
- Family communication
- Cultural competence
- End-of-life care
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral assessment
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy For Health Care Professionals
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
04.2023 - 05.2023
Advanced Foot Care - Advanced Foot Care For Nurses
Edmonton Foot Care Academy
01.2022 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saddle Lake Health Centre
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
07.2021 - 01.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Portage College
08.2019 - 06.2021