CLARA NAHANEE
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Scope of practice and training in Practical Nursing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Nursing field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Preceptorship Student Nurse
Lions Gate Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Clinical Student Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
2023.04 - 2023.06
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Acted as a team leader while student leader, delegating task and providing feed back.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
Clinical Student Nurse
Revers Hollyburn House
2022.12 - 2023.03
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Clinical Student Nurse
Queens Park Care Centre
2022.10 - 2022.11
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Clinical Student Nurse
Minoru Residence
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Queens crossing hospital and residence
- During my clinical practice in the months of June and October of 2022, I had the privilege to practice my skills and increase my experience in two long-term residential homes: Minoru and Queens crossing
- I performed a full range of Practical professional nursing and Care aid services including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating residents
- Communicating with patients and members of the medical team about patient progress and treatment plans, documenting and reporting patient progress
- Administration of medical treatment as prescribed by a physician and responsible for teaching and providing support to patients and their families
- Patient interactions and being hands-on with patient care are the benefits of this experience that I enjoyed most
- I learned that by utilizing therapeutic communication, we can help our patients cope with the emotional distress of experiencing illness, whereas science, professional experience, and knowledge can guide us to treat physical diseases
- I discovered that one can reach optimal health and well-being by achieving a balance of emotional, physical, and spiritual state of being
- I hope to apply these skills and experience to my career, becoming a leader and a mentor who can inspire others to utilize a holistic and scientific approach together to deliver optimal individualized care.
Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse
Lions Gate Hospital
2023.10 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Stenberg Medical College
Surrey, BC07.2023
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment Adaptable and Flexible Analytical Thinking Infection Control
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance Dementia Knowledge and Care Time Management
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Responsible and Dependable Strategy Development HIPAA Compliance Inventory Assessment
- Medical Paperwork Processing Data Analysis
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions Sterilization and Sanitation
- Feedback Acceptance Attention to Detail
- First Aid and CPR
- Treatment Room Preparation Patient Observation
- Patient Charting Equipment Inspection Procedure Explanation
- Care Planning and Modifications Performance Monitoring Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs Recording Needs Assessment Wound Dressing Conditions Reporting
Certification
CST Cerner
Fire Safety
First aid +CPR/AED level CSA
CPR Life Saver
Code silver
Code red
Hazardous drugs awareness
Infection prevention
SPECO
PHC privacy and confidentiality
WHMIS
Violence prevention
Food safe
Timeline
Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse
Lions Gate Hospital
2023.10 - Current
Clinical Preceptorship Student Nurse
Lions Gate Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.07
Clinical Student Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital
2023.04 - 2023.06
Clinical Student Nurse
Revers Hollyburn House
2022.12 - 2023.03
Clinical Student Nurse
Queens Park Care Centre
2022.10 - 2022.11
Clinical Student Nurse
Minoru Residence
2022.06 - 2022.07
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Stenberg Medical College
CST Cerner
Fire Safety
First aid +CPR/AED level CSA
CPR Life Saver
Code silver
Code red
Hazardous drugs awareness
Infection prevention
SPECO
PHC privacy and confidentiality
WHMIS
Violence prevention
Food safe
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