Brenda Kurui
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and posses strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively under minimal to no supervision and quickly mastering new skills. Equipped with time management and organizational skills in various environments. I enjoy learning and seeking opportunities to expand my skills. Looking forward to working with an employer where i can share my knowledge and skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead/Supervisor
Wholeleaf Green House
Lethbridge, AB
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Nurse Preceptee
Good Samaritan Garden Vista Margrath
Lethbridge, AB
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to residents for optimal outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations (eg. Falls) with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Discussed pertinent residents information in a timely manner with preceptor and other healthcare team members to provice effective care for residents.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed residents and collaborated with appropriate person (Doctors) when client status is changed, new or not as anticipated.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Evaluated, reported and documented accurately and in a timely manner in relation to resident conditions, response and expected outcome.
- Operated under direction of preceptor and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
Practical Nursing Student
Chinook Regional Hospital 4B & 5B
Lethbridge, AB
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Performed wound care dressing according to doctors Orders and following facilities protocol.
Home Care Assistant
Private home
Lethbridge, AB
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Cared for a Total-Care quadriplegic patient by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Provided companionship to clients by engaging them in conversations
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to clients meals of choice.
- Assisted client with safe transfers using Lifts and wheelchair.
- Assisted client with feeding/drinking, ambulating, grooming and toileting, etc.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education (History And C.R.E)
Kabarak University
Nakuru, Kenya11.2014
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse with clinical placements in long term care, Acute Care
- Experience working with Dementia patients and nursing/ living facilities
- Good working knowledge/practice of basic health care and hygiene standards
- Proven ability to collaborate with health/social care professionals to create patient care plans
- Ensured the safety of residents, staff, and all others by following facility/ institution policies
- Administered medications/injections, blood, and accurately documented charts
- Taught clients how to use walkers/canes/wheelchairs, special eating utensils and equipment for personal hygiene
- Followed prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards for clients/ patients
- Monitored the condition of patients by observing physical/mental health, intake/output, and exercise, etc
- Intermediate computer skills, excellent documentation, and penmanship ability
- Took patient vitals, recorded information by making entries into their journal, notified nursing supervisors of any changes or unusual conditions
- Changed ostomy appliances and catheters
- Cared for clients with a tracheotomy and feeding tubes
- Wound Care
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Building
- IV Therapy administration and management
Languages
English
Swahili
Training and Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Health Care Aide Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
References
- Bonnie Shields, Clinical Preceptor, Good Samaritan, Garden Vista, Magrath.
Email: bshields@gss.ca
Phone: 403-795-8141
- Mitchelle Procs- Human Resource Manager, Wholeleaf GreenHouse, Coldale
Email: Mitchelle@wholeleaf.ca
Phone: 403-929-4673
- Roxanne Valgardson, Clinical instructor Chinook Regional Hospital (4B)
Email: roxanne.valgardson@lethbridgecollege.ca
Phone: 403-330-7572
Timeline
Nurse Preceptee
Good Samaritan Garden Vista Margrath
05.2023 - 06.2023
Practical Nursing Student
Chinook Regional Hospital 4B & 5B
04.2022 - 05.2022
Team Lead/Supervisor
Wholeleaf Green House
05.2020 - 07.2023
Home Care Assistant
Private home
11.2019 - 05.2021
Practical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Lethbridge College
Bachelor of Arts - Education (History And C.R.E)
Kabarak University
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