Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Saskatchewan Health Authority. Excels in direct patient care and clinical documentation in acute care and long term care facilities. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance patient comfort, while delivering high-quality care through all stages of life. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and effective family communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
04.2024 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes accurately for healthcare team review.
Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Managed medical records using electronic health record systems for efficient information tracking.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care and end of life process.
Trained new staff on standard operating procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
08.2021 - 05.2025
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
Conducted assessments and documented findings to support clinical decision-making processes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Administered patient care including dialysis treatment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
11.2020 - 04.2024
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
Served as a resource to new hires or nursing students in the Medical Surgical unit, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices.
Maintained a professional demeanor while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, treatments, and patient documentation.
Implemented strategies to promote a comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients during their hospital stay.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2012 - 05.2020
Conducted routine assessments to identify patient needs and report findings promptly.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.