Cherise Fernando
Port Moody,BC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over twelve years of experience in the field. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority Eagle Ridge Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Worked at medical, surgical, path and medicine units.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients per doctor's order
- Report to Patient Care Coordinator or RN.
Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader
Pinegrove Place
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient health conditions and report changes to physician
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities
Licensed Practical Nurse Immunizer
FHA Covid Test Sites And Immunization Centres
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided nasopharyngeal swab and saline gargle test to patients for COVID 19 testing.
- Collected and organized test samples for lab pick up.
- Provided education and guidance to patients and families to reduce transmission and spread of COVID-19.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots to children and adults
- Assessed patients' eligibility and health status
- Obtained patient consent prior to administration of vaccines and testing.
- Collaborated with other healthcare and allied team through effective communication and organization.
- Documented patient information and care given on computer and in writing per FH's policy
- Ensured following proper infection control procedures.
- Completed required education and trainings.
Licensed Practical Nurse Vaccine Runner
FHA Childhood Immunization Spring Campaign
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked in collaboration with clinic leadership team to ensure rotation of cooler packaging contents and vaccine movement within the clinic.
- Supported break relief if needed.
- Packed individual cooler with routine vaccines for the assigned age range
- Completed childhood immunization education, identify the amount of vaccine needed for the next day's clinic based on the PARIS immunization in collaboration with the Client Care Coordinator and Public Health Nurses, documented vaccine movement in the Product-specific Fridge log and Shared Cooler log, and ensured all coolers in the clinic are prepped with fresh icepacks and gel blankets
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority Covid Deployment
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Screened patients and obtain consents prior to testing.
- Deployed to long-term care facilities and COVID-19 test sites to perform nasopharyngeal swab and saline gargle tests to staff and residents.
- Performed leadership and nursing duties.
- Supported residents and families.
- Delegated and directed resident care aides.
- Organized, prioritized, and communicated with other health care providers and allied team effectively.
- Organized collected specimens for lab pick up.
- Report to nurse-in-charge.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Haro Park Centre
06.2008 - 05.2018
- Lead the whole team with 30 geriatric residents.
- Supervised, guided, and educated resident care aides.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Perform vital signs, administer prescribed medications, and other nursing duties.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Create care plans based on collaboration with patient, families and health care team.
- Contributed to positive and safe working environment.
- Managed time by prioritization and organization.
- Participated in medication review, care conference, and mental health meetings.
- Provided education and emotional support to residents and families.
- Reported to Clinical Nurse Manager and Physician.
Education
Certificate - Frontline Leadership
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC09.2012
Diploma - Licensed Practical of Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
Vancouver, BC07.2008
High School Diploma -
Main Street Education Centre
Vancouver, BC07.2003
Skills
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Immunization
- COVID-19 testing
- Charting and Recording on computer
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication administration
- Effective professional communication
- Prioritization
- Leadership role
- Deployment role
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Vaccine Runner
FHA Childhood Immunization Spring Campaign
03.2022 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority Eagle Ridge Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader
Pinegrove Place
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Immunizer
FHA Covid Test Sites And Immunization Centres
10.2020 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority Covid Deployment
06.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Haro Park Centre
06.2008 - 05.2018
Certificate - Frontline Leadership
Vancouver Coastal Health
Diploma - Licensed Practical of Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
High School Diploma -
Main Street Education Centre
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