Carmi De Guzman
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Skilled and compassionate nursing team member with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Experienced in meeting patient needs with empathy and thoroughness. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction, safety, and well-being for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Concierge Home Care
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and care provided.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rockyview General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other medical staff to ensure the best possible care for patients
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results
- Provided direct care to patients with a variety of infectious diseases including HIV, Hepatitis C, and bacterial infections such as MRSA and VRE
- Coordinated timely refills for patients prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff by following all infection control protocols
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Followed up on diagnostic test to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
Health Care Aide
Cambridge Manor
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Performed Direct Patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psychosocial and spiritual wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, Nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown and safety
- Administered scheduled drugs under supervision of License Nurse
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications
- Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following standards and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Gapan District Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Utilized clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels
- Performed venipuncture and provided wound care
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Dealt with patients, family members and physician complaints
- Provided nursing care to patients with post-surgical procedures, acute/chronic medical illnesses
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatments regimen.
Education
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Practical Nurse Program -
Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nueva Ecija Colleges
Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider -
Heart and Stroke Canada
01.2025
Health Care Aide Certification -
Robertson College
01.2014
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Dementia & Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Emotional awareness and culturally sensitive
- Medical documentation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluation
Personal Information
License: Licensed Practical Nurse
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Concierge Home Care
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rockyview General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Health Care Aide
Cambridge Manor
07.2020 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Gapan District Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2012
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Practical Nurse Program -
Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nueva Ecija Colleges
Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider -
Heart and Stroke Canada
Health Care Aide Certification -
Robertson College
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