Autumn Baxter
Baynes Lake,BC
Summary
Empathetic LPN with highest integrity and deep passion for bringing comfort and dignity to patients. Delivers quality care in under-resourced and high-stress medical settings. Motivated to positively improve field of nursing through direct and individualized patient centered care. Skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature. Always willing to take on any task and adapts quickly to new needs and policies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse; Acute Med/Surg
Interior Health Authority
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rocky Mountain Village
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to fit unique needs.
Immunization Nurse
Interior Health
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Safely administered COVID vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during COVID disease outbreak, while advising on protective measures.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Care
Bayshore Specialty RX
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Providing teaching and education on medication and proper injection technique for safe self at home medication administration.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Self paced and independent working environment.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Joseph’s Creek Care Village
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Administration of medications, and prescribed treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delegation of task to unregulated care providers, directing daily tasks, answering questions and assisting when needed.
- Resident advocacy for treatments and therapies based on each patients unique individual needs.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
College of The Rockies
06.2018
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Task Delegation
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and written communication
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Palliative Care
Certification
- Occupational First aid lvl 3 (OFA3)
- Immunization Competency Course for LPNs
- Immunization Competency for adolescent and older children
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse; Acute Med/Surg
Interior Health Authority
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rocky Mountain Village
07.2021 - 11.2023
Immunization Nurse
Interior Health
05.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Care
Bayshore Specialty RX
05.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Joseph’s Creek Care Village
01.2019 - 03.2020
Practical Nursing Diploma -
College of The Rockies
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