Overview
Work History
Education
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Darlene Acker

Middle Sackville,NS

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwood Inc
Middle Sackville, NS
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Care of surgical, medical, psychiatric, pediatric, geriatric and palliative patients in all stages of wellness.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Administered oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and transdermal medications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gem Health Care
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
03.2021 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shannex Health Care
Dartmouth, NS
11.2015 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Oceanview Manor
Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
03.2011 - 11.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

VON Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2010 - 03.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwood Care
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2007 - 01.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Mary’s Hospital
Camrose, Alberta
08.1981 - 12.2006

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Corner Brook, NL
02-1978

High School Diploma -

Hollands Memorial High School
Norris Point, NL
06-1976

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Family Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound and Ostomy Care
  • Catheter insertion and Care
  • IV initiation and maintenance
  • Processing and delivery of Physician’s orders
  • Care of patients in all stages of wellness


Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwood Inc
06.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gem Health Care
03.2021 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shannex Health Care
11.2015 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Oceanview Manor
03.2011 - 11.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

VON Canada
01.2010 - 03.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwood Care
01.2007 - 01.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Mary’s Hospital
08.1981 - 12.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Western Memorial Regional Hospital

High School Diploma -

Hollands Memorial High School
Darlene Acker