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Athena McArthur

Stoughton,Canada

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care, and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment, seeking long-term employment with opportunities to enhance and grow within my scope of practice.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Blood Tribe Department of Health
Lethbridge , Alberta
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Provided one-on-one and group clinical education for all employees at the Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Unit.
  • Monitored quality assurance standards for all clinical education activities, ensuring all medication was administered in accordance with AHS, under the mediation assistance program (MAP).
  • Participated in meetings with other BTDH health programs to discuss progress reports on various projects related to clinical education initiatives.
  • Provided guidance on process improvements related to clinical education operations.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to program objectives, or clinical topics relevant to the population served.
  • Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs related to clinical practice.
  • Attended regular meetings with staff members to discuss goals, objectives, and challenges related to clinical education initiatives.

LPN

White Bear First Nations
Carlyle, SK
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all visits according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Monitored changes in client health status and reported them to the physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, charted, and reported to the supervising nurse or physician when necessary.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing visits made and treatments provided.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Managed multiple caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care for each patient.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with patients and their families.
  • Instructed families and caregivers on proper homecare techniques such as dressing wounds, administering medications, providing nutrition and hydration therapy.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

LPN

Saskatchewan Health Authority
Stoughton , Saskatchewan
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assessed and monitored vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, temperature and oxygen saturation.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Utilized appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or lifts to ensure safe transfers for elderly individuals who need assistance moving around.
  • Monitored changes in physical condition and reported any concerns to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained accurate records of all medical information related to geriatric patients' treatment plans.
  • Performed wound care management including changing dressings and administering topical ointments when needed.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered oral, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for geriatric patients who require assistance.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions an adjust treatment plans.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

PCR & Antigen Testing

Nurse Relief
Regina , SK
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Performed COVID swabbing for individuals who were traveling, or for employment purposes.
  • Documented and reported results to the nurse relief supervisor of the Regina location via email.
  • Stored the refrigerated samples appropriately and prepared them for shipping with the courier to the laboratory.
  • Completed a weekly stock count of tests and submitted a list of inventory to the supervisor via email.
  • Worked independently.
  • Contract position.

Diversion Services Worker (Term)

YWCA
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Connect with and build relationships as the first point of contact for walk-in clients at the YWCA
  • Direct clients into appropriate YWCA programs
  • Respond to crisis situations in a trauma informed manner, de-escalate when needed
  • Support women and families to connect with outreach coordinators or residence coordinators to navigate government and community programs
  • Actively worked towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and engagement with Indigenous people and communities

Child & Youth Worker

Thomas’ Circle of Care
Regina, Saskatchewan
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided care for children and youth under the care of the Ministry of Social Services with intensive needs and cognitive disabilities, ages 0-12, in home environments.
  • Provided care, compassion, and understanding for children and youth as a person of safety and house-parent duties.
  • Worked both independently and as a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of child and youth facilities and rooms.
  • Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic and holistic approaches when necessary, with respect to our Indigenous culture and traditions, and balance within the medicine wheel.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, incident reports, and disclosure of information reports.
  • Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
  • Supervised visits between parents and guardians and children placed in care.
  • Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.

Program Assistant/Event Coordinator (Summer Student Employment)

AIDS Program South Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Implemented harm reduction approaches when working with high risk populations such as needle exchange programs.
  • Organized and facilitated the 2016 Scotia Bank AIDS Walk for Life and World Hepatitis Day.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of services for program participants.
  • Answered phones and routed voicemails to respective employees.

Education

Indigenous Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Saskatoon, SK
06.2021

Skills

  • Part (Professional Assault Response Training) certification
  • TLR (transfer, lift, reposition) certification
  • Whmis (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • CPI certification (nonviolent crisis intervention training)
  • Mental Health First Aid certification
  • Advanced Nursing Foot Care Certification (Sask Poly Tech, 2023)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • Phlebotomy certification (NAIT, 2024)
  • Medication Assistance Program (MAP) Educator Certification (Alberta Health Services, 2024)
  • Experience with online charting via TELUS Health EMR
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to work as a team
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Health education
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient documention
  • Compassionate
  • Understanding
  • Punctual
  • Reliable

References

Available on request

Timeline

LPN

Blood Tribe Department of Health
11.2023 - 02.2025

LPN

White Bear First Nations
05.2023 - 10.2023

LPN

Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2022 - 07.2023

PCR & Antigen Testing

Nurse Relief
01.2022 - 06.2022

Diversion Services Worker (Term)

YWCA
11.2021 - 01.2022

Child & Youth Worker

Thomas’ Circle of Care
10.2016 - 05.2018

Program Assistant/Event Coordinator (Summer Student Employment)

AIDS Program South Saskatchewan
06.2016 - 10.2016

Indigenous Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

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