Chipiliro Phiri
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Solid experience in a variety of medical/complex settings including rehabilitation units, geriatric units, wound care units. Highly skilled in providing Tracheostomy care, Gastronomy tube care and enteral feeds, Foley catheter insertions, IV infusions, Complex wound care,
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
Ottawa, ON
09.2022 - Current
- Assessing patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by HCP.
- Supervising and delegating Unregulated Health Care Workers.
- Providing health education through home visits, managing home care cases, and immunizations.
Registered Practical Nurse
Bruyere Continuing Care-St Vincent Hospital
Ottawa, ON
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
Clinical Experience-Student Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
Ottawa, ON
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2022
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Clinical judgment / effective problem solving skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Active listening skills and culturally competent RPN
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- End of life care
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chichewa
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Gentle persuasive approach (GPA).
- Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Basic life support. (BLS), Level C certificate.
- Certificate of competence from College of Nurses of Ontario.
Self taught baker
I am a cake lover who has turned that passion into a part time small business, i have recently started selling cakes, cupcakes and some delicious African deserts. It is quite an expensive hobby which has led me to start making money off my baked goods. I am also planning to obtain a Culinary diploma with Algonquin College in the future.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
09.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Bruyere Continuing Care-St Vincent Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Experience-Student Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
01.2022 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Algonquin College