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BRANDON KINGCOTT

Telkwa,BC

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 9 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans. Proven ability to respond to emergency situations, manage patient records, educate patients and families, and deliver exceptional care while adhering to the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. Adept at handling a variety of clinical procedures and committed to enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Health
03.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Health
04.2015 - Current
  • Oversaw medication passes and direct patient care
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing
  • Collaborated with health care workers on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
  • Dealt with staffing the facility and making supervisor based decisions in regards to distribution of workload amongst the health care team
  • Monitored and provided care for 15-70 patients depending on shift requirements.

Health Care Worker

Northern Health
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Provided personal care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

College of New Caledonia
Prince George, BC
04.2015

High School Diploma -

Houston Secondary School
Houston, BC
2012

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Care Plan Development
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Case Management
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
  • Dementia Knowledge

Certification

  • Autonomous Nursing Practice: Diagnosing and Treating Conditions - 2022
  • BCCDC - Naloxone Administration 2022
  • NHA - RAI - RAI 2.0 Assessor Education (for Long-Term Care) - 2020
  • NHA – WHS – Hazardous Drugs Safe Handling Practices for Nurses - 2020
  • NHA - CL - DementiAbility (2 day workshop) - 2018

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Health
03.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Health
04.2015 - Current

Health Care Worker

Northern Health
01.2012 - 01.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

College of New Caledonia

High School Diploma -

Houston Secondary School
BRANDON KINGCOTT