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Cheryle Bardonnex

Quesnel,BC

Summary

Adept at delivering patient-centered care, I excelled at GR BAKER Memorial Hospital by coordinating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensuring compassionate communication. My expertise in palliative care and proficiency in healthcare software, coupled with a strong ability to build patient relationships, significantly improved care quality.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

GR BAKER Memorial Hospital
Quesnel, British Columbia
07.1995 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Education

IV Procedures And Responsibilities

Lions Gate Hospital
Learning Hub Northern Health
12-2022

Immunization Course

BC Centre For Disease Control
UBC
02-2010

Palliative Care

Grant MacEwan College
Edmonton, AB
07-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Taking And Transcribing Doctor's Orders

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, None
02-2005

Some College (No Degree) - LPN Scope To Practise

College of New Caledonia
Quesnel BC

Some College (No Degree) - Breast Feeding Course

UNICEF
Quesnel, BC

Some College (No Degree) - Transfusion Therapy

Norther Health
Quesnel, BC

Some College (No Degree) - Advocacy

Quesnel Community Response Net7
Quesnel, BC

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Surgical Nursing

Norquest College
Edmonton, None

Some College (No Degree) - LPN Enhanced Studies

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, None

Some College (No Degree) - Head - To - Toe Assessment

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, None

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacology And Geropharmacology

College of The Rockies
Prince George, None

Some College (No Degree) - Palliative Care

Grant MacEwan College
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Pulse oximetry trackingSamples collectionPalliative careCare planningTrauma-informed careMedical records securityRehabilitation techniquesMedication administrationFamily communicationChronic disease managementHealthcare software proficiencyImmunization administration[State] licensed practical nursePsychotropic medicationsCounting narcoticsClinical judgmentlInpatient careADL assistanceInfection controlPatient evaluationsCharting and recordingCaring for woundsBiomedical hazard disposallPatient relationship building
  • Samples collection
  • Palliative care
  • Care planning
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Medical records security
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Medication administration
  • Family communication
  • Chronic disease management
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Immunization administration
  • [State] licensed practical nurse
  • Psychotropic medications
  • Counting narcotics
  • Clinical judgmentl
  • Inpatient care
  • ADL assistance
  • Infection control
  • Patient evaluations
  • Charting and recording
  • Caring for wounds
  • Biomedical hazard disposall
  • Patient relationship building
  • Geriatric care
  • Medical records management
  • Transcribing orders
  • Compassionate care
  • Health education
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Vital signs
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Patient care
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Physical assessment
  • Catheter care
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Patient assessments
  • Documenting intake
  • End-of-life care
  • Documenting incidents
  • Wound care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Pain management
  • Direct patient care
  • Diabetes management
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Preoperative care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Caregiving skills
  • Cultural competence
  • Home health care
  • Educating families
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

GR BAKER Memorial Hospital
07.1995 - 04.2022

IV Procedures And Responsibilities

Lions Gate Hospital

Immunization Course

BC Centre For Disease Control

Palliative Care

Grant MacEwan College

Some College (No Degree) - Taking And Transcribing Doctor's Orders

Vancouver Community College

Some College (No Degree) - LPN Scope To Practise

College of New Caledonia

Some College (No Degree) - Breast Feeding Course

UNICEF

Some College (No Degree) - Transfusion Therapy

Norther Health

Some College (No Degree) - Advocacy

Quesnel Community Response Net7

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Surgical Nursing

Norquest College

Some College (No Degree) - LPN Enhanced Studies

Vancouver Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Head - To - Toe Assessment

Vancouver Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacology And Geropharmacology

College of The Rockies

Some College (No Degree) - Palliative Care

Grant MacEwan College
Cheryle Bardonnex