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Dana Wilkinson

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

Experienced LPN with over 23 years of experience in Nursing within the public healthcare system. Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Having worked in every unit at NRGH, I was active in bringing HCA's into the acute setting within Island Health, and supported new employees through this transition.

Ongoing in my career, I regularly preceptor LPN students at the end of their program and effectively assist with successful hires.

Experience with teaching HCA programme at Discovery College

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Full Scope

Island Health
09.1990 - Current
  • Quickly learn new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Current role includes supervision of multidisciplinary team members, based on Team Care approach.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Teacher

Discovery College
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Education

Diploma Licensed Practical Nursing

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06.1999

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mentoring new employees
  • Experienced Preceptor
  • Continually Upgrades Education

Accomplishments


  • Taught HCA Course for Discovery College which presented many different challenges including securing campus space, collecting and acquiring equipment and supplies, and working withing the Institutional mandate that all students would pass.
  • Worked with diverse learners as a class, and individually to ensure student success. This included securing preceptorships and following through with secure job opportunities and hire for each student
  • Starting up new units within the hospital to accommodate the changing needs of our patients. This has included securing new space in the hospital, and planning a multidisciplinary team to support these needs. Working with management and other Health Care Providers in the community for discharge planning Home and Community Care follow up.

Timeline

Teacher

Discovery College
09.2011 - 08.2012

LPN Full Scope

Island Health
09.1990 - Current

Diploma Licensed Practical Nursing

Vancouver Island University

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