Caroline Valentos
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Highly motivated and well-equipped professional have more than five (13 )years of combined work experience in continuing care settings: Assisted Living and Home Care. Proven capabilities and versatility in different setups, provide excellent leadership, management skills, nursing performance, and quality in nursing care rendered. Managing well under high pressure and adjusting greatly in numerous environments. Who interfaces efficiently at all levels. Well-developed interpersonal skills to build positive team and client relations. Team-oriented and able to work independently.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Cogir Senior Living
Edmonton , Alberta
2024.06 - Current
Resident LPN Manager
Sprucewood Place
Edmonton , AB
2019.05 - 2023.09
- Assigned and managed staff of Licensed Practical Nurses; monitored performance, provided feedback, and conducted annual performance reviews.
- Conducted weekly meetings to discuss patient care plans and other topics related to the unit's operations.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established protocols and professional standards of practice.
- Evaluated patient progress, documented changes in condition, and reported relevant information to physicians.
- Monitored supplies inventory levels; ordered necessary items as needed for daily operations.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure quality patient care was being delivered consistently across all units.
- Advised medical staff on issues related to nursing practices and protocols.
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
- Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
- Managed recruitment and hiring of new staff.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Developed policies and procedures for the LPN team; ensured compliance with state regulations and standards of practice.
LPN
Shepherds Care Kensington
Edmonton , Canada
2016.02 - 2020.02
- Re-Hired last June 6, 2024 - Present with a temporary position
Emmanuel Homes
Edmonton , Canada
2015.10 - 2018.01
LPN
Rosedale Partnership, McCrae Ave
Edmonton , Canada
2010.01 - 2015.09
- SCOPE of FUNCTIONS: Provides on-site medical support to residents within the scope of practice outlined by CLPNA (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of
- Alberta)
- Provides day-to-day direction to HCAs in regard to residents' care
- The LPN also receives and distributes homecare/DAL delegations and maintains residents care records
- Attends home living house meetings in DAL family conferences.
- Receives delegations from Home care/DAL
- Makes and updates residents' assignments
- Makes decisions by assessing emergency situations
- Consult with RN/other multi-disciplinary members about identified client needs
- Communicates directly with family or responds to family queries in regard to health needs/concerns about a resident
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Staff Nurse
Gloria D. Lacson General Hospital
Castellano San Leonardo , Philippines
2003.07 - 2009.01
- Under the general direction of the Chief/Head Nurse.Performs overall registered nursing care
- Maintains optimum standards of nursing care and practice through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
- Hospital: Dr.Gloria D.Lacson Hospital with 300 hundred bed capacity which located at the National Highway, Castellano, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, Provides professional nursing care in assigned unit
- Performs frequent patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing procedures such as IV placement, and administering medications
- Develops the day-to-day nursing care plans both in hospital and for care of discharge by families
- Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Medical Surgical Ward - Gives direct nursing care - Identifies nursing care need of patients - Admits patients - Performs nursing activities such as bathing and oral hygiene - Assist in patients from moving, maintaining proper alignment of patient’s body and utilizing body mechanics - Takes and record vital signs - Observes sign and symptoms, institutes remedial actions when appropriate and document in the chart - Reports observations to physician - Observes and responds to patients emotional and spiritual needs - Acts as liaison between hospital and hospital personnel - Interprets to patient and family their roles in promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation
- Prepare patient for and assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Carries out doctor’s legal orders
- Assist physicians when examining patients
- Performs irrigations,catheterization,and enemas
- Administers and charts medications and patient reaction to medications
- Checking and reporting if equipments receive proper care and maintenance - Discharge and give instructions and health teachings to patients
- Performs post mortem care - Maintains good working relationships with other hospital personnel
- Charts accurately medications treatment given
- Attends meeting and conferences - Acts as a head nurse when so delegated.
Education
Bridging Program - LPN
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB2010-01
Master of Arts - Nursing
The Good Samaritan Colleges
Philippines1996-11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN
Nueva Ecija Colleges
03.1994
Skills
- Highlights and Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Canada) with License No. 32081 issued by
- EQUIPMENTS/ INSTRUMENTS HANDLED
- Standard precautions ( gloves,mask,aprons)
- Stethoscope/ Blood pressure machines(manual and digital)
- Thermometers
- Urinals ,bed pans
- Suction apparatus
- PROCEDURES ASSISTED:
- Suctioning
- Insertion of nasogastric tube
- Wound dressing
- CASES HANDLED:
- Gastroenteritis,URTI ,UTI, Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus, CVA, and other
- Medical- surgical disease
- Accidents in area like fall, eye irritations, High blood pressure and others
- Wound debridement
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
- Caring for Wounds
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Medication Administration
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Care Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Documenting Incidents
- ADL Assistance
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Medication Dispensing
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Evaluations
- Vital Signs
- Patient Assessments
Certification
Nursing Documentation 101 : Certificate of completion given by CLPNA
: 2015-9-4
-LPN Code of Ethics : Certificate of completion given by CCPNR
: 2013-10-8
Timeline
LPN
Cogir Senior Living
2024.06 - Current
Resident LPN Manager
Sprucewood Place
2019.05 - 2023.09
LPN
Shepherds Care Kensington
2016.02 - 2020.02
Emmanuel Homes
2015.10 - 2018.01
LPN
Rosedale Partnership, McCrae Ave
2010.01 - 2015.09
Staff Nurse
Gloria D. Lacson General Hospital
2003.07 - 2009.01
Bridging Program - LPN
NorQuest College
Master of Arts - Nursing
The Good Samaritan Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN
Nueva Ecija Colleges
Nursing Documentation 101 : Certificate of completion given by CLPNA
: 2015-9-4
-LPN Code of Ethics : Certificate of completion given by CCPNR
: 2013-10-8
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