Catherine Murphy
Sydney,NS
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Shannex, excelling in medication administration and patient relationship building. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and implement timely interventions, enhancing patient comfort and independence. Committed to ongoing professional development and effective family communication, ensuring high-quality care in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shannex
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS12-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- WHMIS
- Skin & Wound Management
- Palliative &End-of-life Care
- Medication Management
- Infection Prevention & Control
- GPA- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- Vaccine Administration
- Falls Prevention & Management
- Depression & Suicide Risk in Older Adults
- Least Restraint
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shannex
01.2025 - Current
Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College