BRENNA Taylor
Chilliwack,Canada
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate licensed practical nurse with five years of experience in long-term care and community health. After a planned three-year career pause to raise my family, I am eager to re-enter nursing practice, expand my clinical skills, and contribute to a dynamic healthcare team while providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed practical nurse
FRASER HEALTH- COMMUNITY
Abbotsford, BC
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Catheter and drain care
- Wound care; sterile and no touch technique
- Health promotion and education
- Specimen collection
- Palliative care/symptom management
- Covid -19 testing
- Home and clinic patient visits
- Using computer systems: Paris, Pixalere, Meditec, UCI
- Implementing evidence informed nursing interventions based on assessment findings, client preference and desired outcomes
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
BERWICK ON THE PARK
Kamloops, BC
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Primary care for up to 31 residents with fluctuating needs
- Attending emergency calls/providing first aid for up to 180 independent residents
- Reporting to physicians with resident health concerns, taking and processing physician orders
- Building fire warden in the absence of General manager
- Incident and Licensing reporting
- Chronic wound care
- Developing and adjusting resident care plans
- Palliative/respite care
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
OVERLANDER RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
Kamloops, BC
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Behaviour care plan implementation within a 25-bed unit specifically designed for individuals with challenging behaviours
- De-escalation techniques used to handle residents with responsive behaviours
- Medication administration for up to 39 residents
- Catheter care
- Chronic wound care
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, BC01.2017
High school or equivalent -
Mount Baker Secondary
Cranbrook, BC01.2011
Skills
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Evidence-based intervention
- Patient assessment
Certification
- FH HH - Skin & Wound Module 1: BASIC Prevention & Management of Skin Breakdown
- FH HH - Skin & Wound Module 2: Arterial/Venous Insufficiency, Lower Leg and Diabetic
- FH HH – Skin & Wound Module 3: Palliative, Non-Healing, Malignant Wounds
- FH HH– Skin & Wound Module 4: Stoma Savvy
- Basics of a Palliative Approach to Care, 01/01/22
- Canadian Red Cross First aid & CPR Level C, 02/01/24
- Provincial Violence Education Training, 08/01/21
- Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP Online), 09/01/20
- Basics FTS course in food safety, 11/01/19
- In-Charge and Leadership LPN Workshop – Residential, 01/01/18
References
- Maya Grant, Home Health Team Lead, Abbotsford, BC, (778)-552-9844, Maya.Grant@fraserhealth.ca
- Susan Krautter, Home Health Team Lead, Mission, BC, (604)-323-3030, Susan.krautter@fraserhealth.ca
- Kim Hunchak, Nursing Team Leader, Berwick on the park, 60 Whiteshield Cr S, Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9, (778)-220-0215
Additional References
Available on request.
Timeline
Licensed practical nurse
FRASER HEALTH- COMMUNITY
08.2021 - 10.2022
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
BERWICK ON THE PARK
05.2018 - 10.2020
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
OVERLANDER RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
10.2017 - 04.2019
Practical Nursing Diploma -
College of the Rockies
High school or equivalent -
Mount Baker Secondary