Carla Patterson
Vernon,BC
Summary
Motivated and dependable recent graduate of the LPN diploma program at Okanagan College with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in working collaboratively with nursing staff and physicians to support optimal health outcomes. Dedicated to maintaining a positive and professional attitude while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Noric House
Interior Health Authority
03.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments while working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Community Health Worker
Interior Health Authority
07.2014 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care services such as bathing, dressing, grooming a meal prep including changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications while working independently.
- Assisted patients in maintaining mental wellness through engaging conversation and social interaction during visits while reducing daily burden on family members.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Built strong relationships with patients and their families through open communication and empathetic listening skills.
Health Care Aide
Brandt's Creek Mews
11.2011 - 09.2015
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing to 15 to 20 residents.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, feeding, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Okanagan College
Kelowna, None05-2025
Certificate - Standard First Aid + CPR-AED
Okanagan College
Kelowna, None01-2024
Certificate - Health Care Assistant
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC09-2011
Skills
- CPE2 - Polson Care, LTC, Vernon, BC
- CPE3 - Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon, BC
- CPE4 - Turning Points, Vernon, BC & Vernon Jubilee Hospital Psychiatric
Timeline
Noric House
Interior Health Authority
03.2023 - Current
Community Health Worker
Interior Health Authority
07.2014 - Current
Health Care Aide
Brandt's Creek Mews
11.2011 - 09.2015
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Okanagan College
Certificate - Standard First Aid + CPR-AED
Okanagan College
Certificate - Health Care Assistant
Okanagan College
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