Crystal Nickerson
Yarmouth,Canada
Summary
I am a reliable, responsible, and caring Licensed Practical Nurse that has been working with the elderly and adults with developmental disabilities for the past 15 years. I find my work very rewarding, and enjoy making a difference in someone's life. I am searching for employment which will allow me to utilize my current skills and gain further knowledge to provide quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
VON
07.2024 - Current
Wound Care
Medication management
Ostomy management
Catheter care
Bowel Care
Post op care
Cardiovascular Assessments
Palliative Care
Admissions and Discharge
Health Assessments
Client and family teaching
Licensed practical nurse/supervisor/charge nurse
Villa Acadienne
05.2015 - 07.2025
- Charge Nurse responsible for ninety-six bed facility
- Venipuncture
- Wound care
- Palliative care
- Catheter Care
- Admissions
- Working with the care team in assessing, planning, documenting, implementing, evaluating client’s needs though care conferences.
- Medication Administration
Licenced Practical Nurse
Shannex
05.2010 - 04.2015
- Supervisor of a 24 Resident unit
- Performance reviews
- Venipuncture
- Wound care
- Palliative care
- Medication Administration
- Working with the care team in assessing, planning, documenting, implementing, evaluating client’s needs though care conferences.
- TB Testing
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma with Honors
Burridge CaMPUS
05.2010
Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High -
06.2004
Skills
- Team work
- Time management
- Compassionate
- Geriatric care
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training, 2018
- Assessment after a fall, 2016
- P.I.E.C.E.S, 2014
- Eastern Labor School- Nursing Workload, 2014
- Annual AGM education day, 2014
- Assertiveness skills for Supervisors, 2014
- Joint SoP session (CLPNNS/CRNNS), 2013
- Licensed Practical Nurse Leadership, 2013
- Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice, 2013
- Venipuncture, 2011
- Palliative Care workshop, 2010
Timeline
LPN
VON
07.2024 - Current
Licensed practical nurse/supervisor/charge nurse
Villa Acadienne
05.2015 - 07.2025
Licenced Practical Nurse
Shannex
05.2010 - 04.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma with Honors
Burridge CaMPUS