Catharina (Carla) Tapio
Crofton,BC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tana Kommune
2010.06 - 2024.02
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted RN as needed with urgent care patients
- Did daily scheduling to make sure that all shifts were covered.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Resident Care Attendant
Lodge On 4th
2008.02 - 2010.06
- Delivered and served meals and provided other dining needs.
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- Assisted the elderly, convalescents and disabled residents with daily living activities in residential care facilities.
- Conversed with assigned residents to determine emotional and physical state of being and reported changes to resident services director.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
In-Home Health Care Aide
John DeSilva
2000.03 - 2008.02
- Assisted patient with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Tana Community College
Tana, Norway04.2011
No Degree - Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Duncan, BC10.2007
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Maintaining nutrition
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Writing reports
- Patient Care
- Palliative Care
- Care Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Norwegian
Full Professional
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tana Kommune
2010.06 - 2024.02
Resident Care Attendant
Lodge On 4th
2008.02 - 2010.06
In-Home Health Care Aide
John DeSilva
2000.03 - 2008.02
No Degree - Nursing
Tana Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
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