Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Stephanie Brumwell

Stephanie Brumwell

Barrie

Summary

I am a Registered Practical Nurse with over 25 years combined experience in Long Term Care, Retirement living and Community Nursing. I am professionally trained in safely administering medications and experienced in ensuring high standards for quality of care as well as culturally competent care for a wide variety of clients and their diverse needs. I am a responsible RPN with excellent communication skills, time management and the ability to work in a fast paced environment, task-oriented, also a dedicated team player. I am a strong advocate for resident’s rights, strive to understand resident’s and family members needs and concerns.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Simcoe Terrace Retirement
03.2022 - Current
  • Charge nurse for 144 residents
  • Requesting/obtaining/transcribing New orders
  • Schedule Doctor appts & follow up appts for resident's unable to do so, arranging services Bacts bus, taxi, volunteer to accompany
  • Assessing individual health concerns i.e., (but not limited to) Diabetes, High blood pressure, Influenza, Covid, breathing difficulties, chest and abdominal assessments, wounds,falls and injuries
  • Health teaching related to diagnosis or new medications
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, medication administration PO,SC,IM, and observations made during shifts.


RPN

Grove Park Home
01.2003 - 10.2022
  • Documented and charted on Point Click Care system in a timely manner and competent transfer of resident information to various team members.
  • Administration of treatments as prescribed by physician.
  • Implemented individualized, and goal directed nursing to resident with acute and chronic care needs through use of nursing process in accordance to facility policies and procedures.
  • Developed and followed client care plans.
  • RAI and RAP documentation for nursing home’s required funding.
  • Maintained sterile field during application of dressings.
  • Palliative care.
  • admission intakes and assessments
  • prevention of falls and and fall related injuries
  • Provided ordered wound care, insertion/removal of urinary catheters and care, blood sugar testing (monthly and PRN), suctioning for certain medical conditions, cleaned and reset medical equipment, G-Tube feedings and medication administration (IM,SC,PO), peritoneal dialysis and supervised PWS’s for the floor.

Health Care Assistant

Grove Park Home
01.1997 - 01.2003
  • Morning and evening care for residents.
  • Transfering of residents.
  • Bed making.
  • Assisting with various resident needs such as bathing, going to bathroom, dressing, nail cutting, denture care.
  • Providing palliative care for residents.

Dietary Service

Grove Park Home
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Serving residents at their tables during meal times, providing food choices and preferences, serving coffee and tea.
  • Cleaning up post meals.
  • Washing dishes and silverware.
  • Preparing and setting up for next meal time.

Education

RPN Program -

Georgian College
Barrie, Ontario
01.2003

HCA Certificate - undefined

Georgian College
Barrie, Ontario
01.1997

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Innisdale Highschool
Barrie, Ontario
01.1994

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of practical nursing health care with 20 years of nursing experience
  • Performed isolation techniques and general precautions guidelines according to facility policy and procedure protocols
  • Maintained sterile field and applications for dressings
  • Applied appropriate pain management strategies and comfort care
  • Performed physical assessment, and monitored respiratory, circulatory and neurological status of patients

Accomplishments

As the RPN I am teaching and training new hires and UCP's on the floor on the best practice in nursing and consistent quality of care.

  • Vitals Testing - Measured a numerous amount of resident's weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Charting - Developed and organized resident's charts, updating emergency binders, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Falls Prevention Champion

Certification

  • Yearly current CPR Recertification at Simcoe Terrace
  • GPA (Gentle Persuasion Approach) Certificate —

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Simcoe Terrace Retirement
03.2022 - Current

RPN

Grove Park Home
01.2003 - 10.2022

Health Care Assistant

Grove Park Home
01.1997 - 01.2003

Dietary Service

Grove Park Home
01.1992 - 01.1997

HCA Certificate - undefined

Georgian College

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Innisdale Highschool

RPN Program -

Georgian College
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