Blace Joseph
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse and authorized to work in Alberta with current 9 years of LPN experience in Transition Unit and Long-Term Care. Skilled Registered Nurse offering five years of extensive RN experience from India, mainly in Coronary Care Unit, Cath Lab and also general medical and surgical units. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed with ability to handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Care Centre
12.2015 - Current
- Worked as a member of inter-professional team
- Helping charge nurse with admission and discharge procedure
- Complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required
- Implement and evaluate effectiveness of care/service plans and make changes as required
- Worked closely with Manager, physician to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers
- Provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document as per standards and policies
- Process orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics
- Facilitate and provide resident/family education
- Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents
- Respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid
- Teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers
- Respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak view Place, Extendicare
02.2014 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Deer Lodge Centre
11.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Manipal Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Worked in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Out Patient Department, CCU, ICU, and other General Wards
- Able to assist invasive and non-invasive procedure such as angioplasty, IVC Filter, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, coil embolization
- Document status of patient and procedure performed to patient
- Participate in patient care and treatment, emergency situation
- Participate in CPR, DC shock, and care of patients on ventilator
- Administration of medication, thrombolytic agents, blood and blood products
- Assisted for endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy, Central line insertion, temporary pace maker, Arterial line insertion, IABP, Peritoneal Dialysis, Intravenous therapy
- Performed frequent patient evaluation, monitored and tracked Vital Signs
- Monitored, assessed, and addressed, documented, reported symptoms and changes in patient's conditions
- Assessment of patient, report writing
- Wound cleaning and care, oxygen therapy, pre and post-surgical preparation and care
- Provided advice and emotional support to patients and their family.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
RN - Registered Nurse
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Alberta2024
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers -
Heart & Stroke
Calgary, AB10.2023
Infusion Therapy- Fluid, Blood and Medication -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB01.2016
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
CLPNA
Alberta2015
Post Graduate Certificate in Community mental Health and Multi-discipline - Community Mental Health
Niagara College
Niagara, ON01.2012
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Training, India - Cath Lab
Raj Bahadur Hospital
Nasik, India01.2000
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -
Indira Gandhi Medical College And Hospital
Nagpur, India01.1998
Skills
- Proficiency in interpersonal skills and communication skills, accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentations
- Work independently and as team member using collaboration and leadership skills
- Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises
- Deep knowledge of dosage, medication and dosage calculation mathematically
- Strong ability to monitor Vitals, all basic examination and assessments
- Able to empathize and work with people of different background and culture
- Basic computer skills and knowledge Experienced in computer related to health care settling such as charting progress notes, entering vital signs in computer, point click care, point of care, doing care plans, outlook, E-Mar etc
References
References upon requests
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Care Centre
12.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak view Place, Extendicare
02.2014 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Deer Lodge Centre
11.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Manipal Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2011
RN - Registered Nurse
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers -
Heart & Stroke
Infusion Therapy- Fluid, Blood and Medication -
Bow Valley College
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
CLPNA
Post Graduate Certificate in Community mental Health and Multi-discipline - Community Mental Health
Niagara College
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Training, India - Cath Lab
Raj Bahadur Hospital
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -
Indira Gandhi Medical College And Hospital
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