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Overview
Work History
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Skills
Areas of knowledge and experience
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Darren Burns

Windsor,Canada

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Registered Practical Nurse with expertise in delivering comprehensive patient care in diverse inpatient settings. Proven ability to build trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Highly skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to enhance the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time RPN

Extendicare Riverside Place
08.2024 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Transport Driver

Various Companies
01.2016 - 05.2024

Worked for differing shipping companies shipping goods

Behavioral Supports Ontario- Long-term Care- Lead Team RPN Team Member

Copper Terrace Long Term Care
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Developed working relationships with long-term care homes in the Chatham-Kent area by communicating on a regular basis with team members and management staff
  • Taught P.I.E.C.E.S and Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) to Registered and non-registered staff
  • Worked collaboratively with other BSO team members to provide consistent service throughout the LHIN
  • Created and improved documentation as needed per BSO pathway
  • Provided clinical expertise, leadership, and consultation to Chatham-Kent Long Term Care Home team members and others involved in the care and support of residents with responsive behaviours.

RPN

Community Nursing Home Dementia Unit
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Delivered comprehensive geriatric care to patients of a dementia floor
  • Worked with and supervised non registered healthcare staff assigned to the unit.

Education

Practical Nursing refresher - Nursing

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2024

Diploma in Practical Nursing -

St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
08.2011

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technologist -

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
01.2004

Skills

    Friendly, Positive Attitude

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Problem-Solving

    Customer Service

    Dependable and Responsible

    Computer Skills

Areas of knowledge and experience

  • Gentle Persuasion and Pieces
  • WHMIS
  • Attention to detail and prioritization
  • Good written and oral comprehension
  • Able to analyze and problem solve
  • CPR, First Aid
  • Committed to safety

Timeline

Part-time RPN

Extendicare Riverside Place
08.2024 - Current

Transport Driver

Various Companies
01.2016 - 05.2024

Behavioral Supports Ontario- Long-term Care- Lead Team RPN Team Member

Copper Terrace Long Term Care
01.2012 - 01.2015

RPN

Community Nursing Home Dementia Unit
01.2012 - 12.2012

Practical Nursing refresher - Nursing

Humber College

Diploma in Practical Nursing -

St. Clair College

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technologist -

Durham College
Darren Burns