Danielle Critch
Cavendish
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at NL Health Services, specializing in medication administration, patient assessments, and care planning. Proven ability to educate patients and families, while creating positive, trusting relationships. Certified as a Safe Patient Resident Handling Champion, with expertise in patient handling and mobility.
Skilled in patient care, medication management, and health monitoring, with a strong focus on collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and maintaining composure in high-pressure environments. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving overall healthcare delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NL Health Services
Carbonear, NL
03.2011 - Current
- Administered medications safely in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, blood glucose, and respiratory status
- Provided wound care, treatments, and routine nursing procedures including catheter insertion and dressing changes
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure continuity of care
- Responded effectively to time-sensitive situations and emergencies while maintaining professionalism under pressure
- Delivered compassionate palliative and end-of-life care while supporting patients' and families' emotional needs
Cashier Team Lead
Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
Bay Roberts, NL
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Supervised cashier team, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Trained new staff on point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and customer service
- Managed store opening/closing procedures and shift transitions, maintaining accurate logs
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels
Education
Bachelor of Applied Human Services Administration - Human Services Management
Macewan University
Edmonton06-2027
Diploma - Nursing
The Centre For Nursing Studies
St. John's, NL12-2010
Skills
- Transcribing orders
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- ADL assistance
- Care planning
- End-of-life care
- SQ and IM Injections
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses in the development of forming the new Scope of Practice for LPN's in the year 2025.
- Proficient in mentoring nursing students as a preceptor, providing guidance and support throughout their clinical training. Successfully helped students transition from their clinical placements to securing employment in the healthcare field.
Certification
Hand Hygiene Champion
BLS
CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NL Health Services
03.2011 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
06.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Applied Human Services Administration - Human Services Management
Macewan University
Diploma - Nursing
The Centre For Nursing Studies