Carla Oliveira
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Nanaimo, British Columbia
04.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Care Group- The Gardens.
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Monitored 26 residents in a busy residential unit.
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Worked with electronic and paper documentation.
- Familiar with RAI/MDS assessment.
Education
Diploma - LPN
CDI College
Surrey11-2020
Skills
- Languages (Fluent): Portuguese, English, and Spanish
- Electronic documentation
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Staff direction and task delegation
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral assessment
- Task prioritization
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Care Group- The Gardens.
04.2021 - 02.2024
Diploma - LPN
CDI College
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