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Chris Cordova

Delta,BC

Summary

With a proven 17 years of experience I excel in delivering high-quality patient care, emphasizing interdisciplinary team collaboration and Holistic care approach. My expertise in direct patient care and problem-solving abilities has significantly improved health outcomes, showcasing my dedication to continuous quality improvement in healthcare.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse (casual)

NAZ Wellness Pharmacy
05.2021 - Current
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse (casual)

Broadway Lodge
12.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes and other routine nursing procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elim Village
03.2012 - 12.2019
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delta View Life Enrichment Centre
01.2007 - 03.2012
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

SPROTTSHAW COLLEGE
Surrey, Canada
01.2007

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Home Health Care
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Infection Control
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Palliative Care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse (casual)

NAZ Wellness Pharmacy
05.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse (casual)

Broadway Lodge
12.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elim Village
03.2012 - 12.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delta View Life Enrichment Centre
01.2007 - 03.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

SPROTTSHAW COLLEGE

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