Berlinda Bannister-Jean
Brampton,ON
Summary
Hardworking Registered Practical Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
William Osler Health Centre
Etobicoke, ON
05.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Personal Support Worker
Toronto Community care Services
Toronto, ON
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON10.2016
Skills
- Company Guidelines
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Equipment Assembly
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- CPR/First Aids certification
- Heart and Stroke certification
- Palliative care certification
Preceptorship certification
Help mentor students and new grads in the field.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
William Osler Health Centre
05.2017 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Toronto Community care Services
10.2016 - 04.2022
Diploma - Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
- CPR/First Aids certification
- Heart and Stroke certification
- Palliative care certification
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