CHRISTIAN ABAD
Courtice,ON
Summary
Passionate nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and retirement home setting. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville (CCC Unit)
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering (Med./Telemetry)
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Practical Nurse
Amica Swan Lake (Retirement Home)
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated residents' charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet residents' needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each resident and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and injections to residents.
- Monitored resident health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed residents' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to residents and families during challenging times.
- Responded to residents' requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided resident education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated resident transfers to other facilities as needed.
- Developed and implemented individualized resident care plans.
Personal Support Worker
Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients in the performance of their personal hygiene and activities of daily living
- Performed bedside care such as patient’s repositioning, bed making and constant incontinent pad changes
- Assisted in patient transport using mechanical lift, moved patient from bed to chair and supervised patient’s ambulation with a walker
- Utilized therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with the patient to promote meeting the patient’s needs at the same time maintaining respect and dignity of the patient.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
Davao City, Philippines04.2007
Skills
- Chart Updating
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medical Assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Collecting Vitals
- Maintaining Privacy
- Patient Assessment
- Physical Assessments
- Palliative Care Awareness
Qualification Highlights
- Graduate of Practical Nursing Diploma Program for Internationally Educated Nurses at Centennial College
- With experience in Complex Continuing Care and Acute Care unit with Telemetry dealing with adults and seniors in a hospital setting
- With experience in patient’s assessment, hands on nursing care and medication administration with excellent judgment, problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and speaks both English and Filipino
- Flexible and can easily adapt to new environment
- Can perform heavy lifting tasks and works well under pressure
- Reliable and particular with attention to details
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- With good time management
- Hardworking and sensitive to patient’s needs
- Knowledge in web-based technologies and with effective computer skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville (CCC Unit)
12.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering (Med./Telemetry)
04.2017 - 12.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Amica Swan Lake (Retirement Home)
03.2017 - 12.2017
Personal Support Worker
Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
08.2016 - 03.2017
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
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