Courtney Russell
Miramichi,NB
Summary
Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to patients and excellent team working skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the health care field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health
07.2020 - Current
- Working at Horizon as an Casual LPN on the float team
- Working on ALC, Medical, and surgical floors
- Passing medication, taking glucose readings, providing patient care, providing wound care, Foley catheter insertions and removals, and inserting IV and also removing them ect
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
Supply Teacher
Esgenoopetitj First Nation School
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Duties included traveling to Burnt Church First Nation in order to fill in for teaching professionals
- Took on the instructional hours in the class
- Managed time and order in the class
- Completed a full report on what went on throughout the time spent in the residing teachers class
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 25 by reviewing lesson teachings and activites
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities
- Took daily attendance, notifying administration immediately of any student absences.
Summer Camp Supervisor
City Of Miramichi
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Cared for about 50 children on a daily basis
- Created and lead activities
- Worked with my supervisor to make sure that the children were having the best experience possible, and all projects were completed on time
- We were also prepared to be able to do first aid & CPR on the children if need be
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues, disciplining or expelling campers when required for the good of community
- Opened and closed facilities and secured building at end of program by locking doors and turning off lights.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
Moncton, NB06.2025
License Practical Nurse -
Oulton College - Moncton
Moncton, NB06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
St. Thomas University - Frederiction
Frederiction, NB06.2016
High School Diploma -
James M Hill Memorial High School
Miramichi, NB06.2012
Skills
- First Aid / CPR Certified
- Palliative Care certified
- Transferring Program completed
- High Five Certified (Principles of Health Child Development)
- Computer skills, ie-Using different programs, Typing
- I am a people person and very approachable
- Very hard-working
- Patient support
References
Cassie Doiron, Palliative Care Coordinator
Email: Cassandra.Doiron@horizonnb.ca
Phone Number: 1-506-623-3409
Margaret Tozer, Co-worker at Horizon
Email: margaret.tozer@horionnb.ca
Phone Number: 1-506-210-3432
Valerie Wilson, Family Friend
valtrevor@hotmail.com
1-506-624-4080
1-506-623-3440
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health
07.2020 - Current
Supply Teacher
Esgenoopetitj First Nation School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Summer Camp Supervisor
City Of Miramichi
06.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
License Practical Nurse -
Oulton College - Moncton
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
St. Thomas University - Frederiction
High School Diploma -
James M Hill Memorial High School