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Bradley Toews

LPN
Somerset,NS

Summary

Mature LPN with over 2800 hours experience on a rural acute care peri-surgical unit. Dependable and hardworking, I want to further my education to increase the scope of care I can bring my patients.

While my interest in health care started years ago, it was furthered by my father in laws passion for his career as a Paramedic, and the satisfaction he received from helping those in need. In 2016, my wife and I spent a year in Houston Texas, volunteering at Memorial Hermann Hospital, and I enjoyed interacting with and filling the needs of the hurting. Coming back home I furthered my education, took the PN course at NSCC, and started working on the Surgical unit at VRH where I had enjoyed my final preceptorship. I enjoy meeting patients and helping them through their surgical journey.

Wanting to continue living (and working) in a rural setting with my wife and children, I had voiced many times that if only Acadia would start a bridging program I would apply. So here I am

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

NSHA
02.2022 - Current
  • Perform patient assessments and administer medications
  • Document accurate and complete patient information
  • Care for wounds, and provide treatments.
  • Monitor, track, and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Comfort and counsel patients and families.

CARPENTER

SELF-EMPOYED
07.2017 - Current
  • Time and project management
  • Maintain professional relationships with clients

VOLUNTEER AT MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL

CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SERVICE
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards.
  • Restocked supplies
  • Transported patients.
  • Participated in hospital events and activities to engage patients and families.

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

K&S BUILDERS
06.2010 - 06.2016
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.

Education

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA - NURSING

NSCC
Middleton, NS
12.2021

High School Diploma -

NSCC
Kentville, NS
05.2019

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Relationship Building
  • Medication Administration
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Intake

Languages

English

Timeline

LPN

NSHA
02.2022 - Current

CARPENTER

SELF-EMPOYED
07.2017 - Current

VOLUNTEER AT MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL

CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SERVICE
06.2016 - 06.2017

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

K&S BUILDERS
06.2010 - 06.2016

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA - NURSING

NSCC

High School Diploma -

NSCC
Bradley ToewsLPN