Colleen Woods
Registered Practical Nurse
Sault Ste Marie,Canada
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare environments. Utilizes strong communication and critical thinking skills to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Track record of delivering compassionate support and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Staffit
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
PSW Clinical Instructor
Sault College
04.2021 - Current
- Teaching PSW role in long term care setting
- Evaluating student practice
- Ensuring safe practice by following policy and procedure with PSW scope.
- Documentation
- Providing guidance and support
Educator
F. J. Davey Home
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed a curriculum to meet Ministry guidelines and Extendicare policies.
- Completed orientation with new staff members.
- Educated the staff on the emergency codes.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Ad hoc education and redirection as requred.
Registered Practical Nurse
F.J. Davey Home
09.2002 - 06.2022
- Team Leader for PSW's and 32 residents
- Administering medications and treatments
- Collaborate with Doctors and NP's
- Provide ongoing assessments for resident
- Documentation
- Palliative care
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault Ste Marie, ON08.2002
Skills
- Proficient in Point Click Care navigation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Operate within full RPN scope
- Training curriculum development
- Program curriculum development
- Patient assessments
- Individualized care plans
- Medication administration
- Team leadership
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Policy adherence
Languages
English
Certification
- Current registration with the CNO
- CPR/First Aid
- VON Palliative Care
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- RNAO BPSO Champion
Timeline
Educator
F. J. Davey Home
03.2025 - 07.2025
Registered Practical Nurse
Staffit
06.2022 - Current
PSW Clinical Instructor
Sault College
04.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
F.J. Davey Home
09.2002 - 06.2022
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology