Cheyla Marichal Bergwall
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years experience providing direct patient care and 8 years experience in the medical field delivering and maintaining safe and efficient care. Skills include monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote a positive environment and patient well-being. Eager to improve and evolve as a LPN. Seeking opportunities to grow nursing expertise in improving patient outcomes and continuing growth as medical professional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN - OBGYN
Richmond Square Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta
08.2024 - Current
- Documented and gathered patient information accurately using Med Access, Connect Care, and NetCare.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient visits, treatments performed, medications administered and test results obtained.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within the parameters established by physicians and the supervisor.
- Prepared rooms prior to examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that equipment is functioning properly.
- Assisted physicians with gynecological exams, including PAP smears, pelvic exams, and endometrial biopsies.
- Administering medications and vaccines as ordered by the physician, according to established protocols.
- Prepared and processed specimens for laboratory analysis following established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition, exercise, prenatal care, breastfeeding techniques, contraception methods, and other topics related to obstetrics and gynecology health care needs.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns, maternal vital signs, and other pertinent data.
- Performed venipuncture procedures using the butterfly method.
LPN
Alberta Health Services - PLC Unit 41, Paediatrics
Calgary, AB
12.2022 - Current
- Perform physical assessments, including vital signs, and health history documentation on a full patient load.
- Provide patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administer medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition, and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in Connect Care.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, and healthcare team members regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Daily admissions and discharges of patients from the hospital unit and onsite outpatient clinic.
- Participation in monthly nursing team meetings for the coordination of patient care plans, and ongoing unit changes and updates.
Ophthalmic Technician
Signature Eye Specialists
Calgary, Alberta
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Collected and documented comprehensive medical histories of patients.
- Ensured confidentiality during editing and filing of patient records.
- Conducted preliminary assessments to prepare patients for eye exams.
- Administered diagnostic eye drops for patient evaluations.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Facilitated in-office surgical procedures such as YAG and LPI treatments.
- Provided training to new ophthalmic technicians.
Ophthalmic Surgical Booking Coordinator:
Signature Eye Specialists
Calgary, AB
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Handled office operations, including customer interactions, scheduling of appointments, and administrative responsibilities, to optimize efficiency.
- Reviewed patient histories to collect relevant details for surgical procedures.
- Oversaw patient surgical scheduling.
- Coordinated weekly schedules for operating rooms at various facilities.
- Coordinated preparation of surgical schedules, charts, consent forms, and patient pre-op packages.
- Ensured surgical quotas provided by AHS were consistently maintained.
- Coordinated lab schedules for pre-surgery patients on anticoagulants.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06-2024
Intravenous Initiation, Infusion And Medication Administration Certificate -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06-2024
BLS Certificate -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Calgary, AB04-2024
PEARS Certificate -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Calgary, AB03-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB09-2022
High School Diploma -
Bishop Grandin High School
Calgary, AB05-2014
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Monitoring changes in patient conditions
- Patient and family education
- Procedure assistance
- IV drug therapy maintenance and management
- Documentation
- Time management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Critical thinking skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Clinical Experience
Clinical 1:
Long Term Care - Intercare Brentwood
May 2021/ 120 hrs
Clinical 2:
Medicine: Unit 42 - Peter Lougheed Hospital
October 2021/ 80 hrs
Clinical 3:
Rural Acute - Claresholm Hospital
May 2022/ 88 hrs
Clinical 4:
Long Term Care - Providence Care Center
June 2022/ 264 hrs
Timeline
LPN - OBGYN
Richmond Square Medical Centre
08.2024 - Current
LPN
Alberta Health Services - PLC Unit 41, Paediatrics
12.2022 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Signature Eye Specialists
07.2016 - 12.2022
Ophthalmic Surgical Booking Coordinator:
Signature Eye Specialists
07.2016 - 12.2022
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Bow Valley College
Intravenous Initiation, Infusion And Medication Administration Certificate -
Bow Valley College
BLS Certificate -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
PEARS Certificate -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Grandin High School
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