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Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Work Experience
License And Certifications
Professional Skills And Accomplishments
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Betty Thomas

4505 137 Ave NW Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dedicated, passionate and a caring Health Professional with ingrained calmness and capable of observing and reporting complete information. Also highly motivated with 6 years of quality experience and an excellent track record in providing compassionate patient care as a registered nurse in National Hospital for Heart and Critical Care and King Saud Hospital, Unaizah. Currently working in Entrust Disability Services: Community Support Worker Since June 2023.Working as an LPN in Extendicare since December 2023.Microsoft office computer literate and proficiency in both, paper, and computer charting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Extendicare-Eaux Claires
Edmonton, AB
12.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

Community Support Worker

Entrust Disability Services
Edmonton, AB
06.2023 - Current
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
  • Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
  • Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
  • Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.

Registered Nurse

King Saud Hospital
UNIZAH, SAUDI ARBIA
09.2018 - 07.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

National Hospital for Heart and Critical Care
BHOPAL, INDIA
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Post Graduate College Of Nursing
GWALIOR, MADHYA PRADESH,INDIA
12.2016

Skills

  • Performed direct patient care, assistance with elimination/toileting/personal hygiene, nutrition, Activities of Daily Living, assisted with patient turns, mobilization and transport by being sensitive and empathetic to needs of clients
  • Working with people with mental disabilities
  • Actively participated and reported in Assessment, Care planning, Implementation and Evaluation of outcomes in Physical Activity Programming of clients
  • Diligently practiced good sanitation and sterile techniques to avoid infection and spread contagious illness
  • Consistently exercised tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients, families and visitors
  • Advocated and participated in maintenance of patient's’ skin integrity

Relevant Work Experience

  • Provide personal care to clients.
  • Assist clients with their individual hygiene.
  • Remind clients to take their medications.
  • Medicine Administration.
  • Perform general housekeeping tasks.
  • Monitor the safety and comfort of clients.
  • Report changes in client's condition and health to care manager
  • Manage record of client’s activities.
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings and training.

License And Certifications

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (CLPNA) - Reg NO:- 64623, 01/01/2024 to 30/11/2024
  • Nursing and Midwifery License
  • BLS Heart & Stroke Standard First Aid :-03/18/2023 to 03/18/2026

Professional Skills And Accomplishments

  • Exceptional interpersonal and comprehension skills with constant endeavors to improve and develop effective communication skills.
  • Familiarity and comply with all health and safety regulations and report any injury, illness, unsafe acts or conditions.
  • An excellent experience in Covid isolation ward.
  • Proficient in filling out necessary forms/surveys and completing mandatory paper and computer charting.
  • Outstanding ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to institutional and resident needs.
  • Fostered multitasking and Team Player skills with flexibility in meeting employer needs.
  • Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record.
  • Medicine Administration.

Job Duties Responsibilities

  • Proven ability to monitor as well as handle psychiatric and physically disabled client.
  • Strong ability to provide direct care as well as assisting in activities of daily living.
  • Able to be ranging from prompting or reminding to complete a task to full physical assistance.
  • Remarkable ability to work people with disabilities and work closely with people’s personal networks.
  • Ability to provide personal support to persons with special needs and manage people.
  • Support people to maintain good personal hygiene and their physical appearance.
  • Assistance with eating and drinking when required.
  • Assistance to transfer when required (assisting people with physical disability to move from place to place, from bed to wheelchair, into and out of the bath and the like)
  • Profound knowledge of the usage of various types of lifts.
  • A strong team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Provided treatment, service, direct care, transportation, ambulation of patients according to the given directions.
  • Monitored chronically ill children and adults provided required care needs.
  • Managed the planning and implementation of interventions.
  • Assisted physically disabled with mechanical movement and ventilation.
  • Assistance for people to sustain their emotional well-being.
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of medical terminologies.
  • Proven track record of working under stressful working condition.
  • Experienced working with older adults.
  • Computer skills in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Point Click Care.
  • Willing, able and ready to work various shifts as well as available to start work at any time.

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

LPN

Extendicare-Eaux Claires
12.2023 - Current

Community Support Worker

Entrust Disability Services
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

King Saud Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

National Hospital for Heart and Critical Care
01.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Post Graduate College Of Nursing
Betty Thomas