Candace Darling
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Kingston General Hospital, skilled in medication administration and infection control. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication, while training new staff in safety protocols. Achieved a significant reduction in medication errors, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and a safe clinical environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Kingston General Hospital
10.2012 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
Education
Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06-2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Postoperative care
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Collecting vitals
- Removing sutures
- Medication administration
- Infection control measures
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound care specialist
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to patients in both an inpatient and outpatient environment.
Certification
- CITE ( Canadian Institute For The Transfer Of Knowledge), IV Iron Infusion
- GPA ( Gentle Persuasive Approach) in dementia care, Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours
- The Arts and Science Of Wound Care Certificate in Wound Care and Management
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Kingston General Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Nursing
St. Lawrence College
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