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CHRISTELLE MBENGA MBUYI

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Adept at providing exceptional patient care and emotional support, honed through extensive internships and roles at CHAMPLAIN LONG TERM CARE and other reputable healthcare facilities. Skilled in clinical documentation and compassionate care, I excel in maintaining privacy and fostering strong client relationships, significantly enhancing patient wellness and satisfaction. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in- long term care home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

CHAMPLAIN LONG TERM CARE
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

RPN Student Clinical Placement

CHAMPLAIN LONG TERM CARE 339 Hours
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

RPN Student Internship in Martenity

Montfort Hospital 75 Hours
01.2024 - 02.2024

*Care of a new born

*Care of the mother after a cesarean section

*Evaluation of lochia

*Maternal postpartum assessment after vaginal delivery

*Neonatal blood glucose monitoring in newborns less than 72 hours old

*Partial physical assessment of the newborn

*Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants

*Managed day- to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.

*Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations,promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

*Observed strict safety mesures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

*Administered oral,IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

*Monitored post- op vitals, set up PCA,fluids,

RPN Student Internship in Medecine and Surgery

Montfort Hospital 75 Hours
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Gavage
  • Dressing different wounds

Personal Support Worker

CBI Home Health
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

RPN Student Internship in Rehabilitation

Bruyere Continuing Care 135 Hours
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Administration of prescribed medication /traitments, including IV administration,and inhalation traitments.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.Be able to talk to patients from different illenessses
  • Care of patients with diagnosis of debility,stroke,post surgical.
  • wound care and fall prevention

Personal Support Worker

Senior Rescue
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

RPN Student Internship in Rehabilitation

Montfort Hospital 75 Hours
04.2023 - 05.2023

.Administration of prescribed medications/treatments,including IV administration.

.physical assessment

.Monitoring and treatment of patients including pain management,wound care,fall prevention and safety precautions.

.Care of patients with diagnosis of debility,stroke,post-surgical

.Providing education and support to patients/families/designated caregiver(s),including skills to ensure a safe discharge.

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Health
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Nurse Intern

Bonzola Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2015
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
  • Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
  • Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
  • Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
  • Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
  • Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

College Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse

La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, ON
06.2024

College DIPLOMA - Nursing

Institut Superieur DeTechnique Medical
Drcongo
07.2007

High School Diploma -

College Molende
Drcongo
07.2004

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Social support
  • Medication organization
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Patient Care
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Compassionate Care
  • Emotional Support
  • Disability Support
  • Clinical Documentation

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

CHAMPLAIN LONG TERM CARE
07.2024 - Current

RPN Student Clinical Placement

CHAMPLAIN LONG TERM CARE 339 Hours
03.2024 - 05.2024

RPN Student Internship in Martenity

Montfort Hospital 75 Hours
01.2024 - 02.2024

RPN Student Internship in Medecine and Surgery

Montfort Hospital 75 Hours
11.2023 - 12.2023

RPN Student Internship in Rehabilitation

Bruyere Continuing Care 135 Hours
09.2023 - 11.2023

RPN Student Internship in Rehabilitation

Montfort Hospital 75 Hours
04.2023 - 05.2023

Personal Support Worker

Senior Rescue
06.2022 - 09.2023

Personal Support Worker

CBI Home Health
12.2021 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Health
11.2020 - 12.2021

Nurse Intern

Bonzola Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2015

College Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse

La Cité Collégiale

College DIPLOMA - Nursing

Institut Superieur DeTechnique Medical

High School Diploma -

College Molende
CHRISTELLE MBENGA MBUYI