Deborah Bird
Kagawong
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with experience delivering high-quality care to diverse populations facing various medical conditions. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to patient comfort, safety, and privacy through strict adherence to established protocols and best practices. Expertise in infection control and prevention ensures that safety remains a top priority in all aspects of care. Driven to enhance the nursing profession by providing direct, individualized patient-centred care that fosters positive health outcomes and promotes overall well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Manitoulin Health Centre
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
Manitoulin Lodge
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient information, assessments, interventions, outcomes, and communication with healthcare team members.
- Manage wound care for residents with chronic or acute wounds using evidence-based practices.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Identify potential safety risks for residents within their environment; work proactively with staff members to implement preventative measures as needed.
Personal Support Worker
Manitoulin Lodge
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients by providing dignified personal care.
- Delivered empathetic, compassionate and person-centered care to all patients.
- Helped patients move safely in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Empowered residents to complete tasks within individual capacity.
- Reported changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Education
RPN-BScN Bridging Program -
Nipissing University
North Bay, Ontario 08-2028
Practical Nursing - School of Health and Wellness
Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario12.2023
Skills
- Compassionate end-of-life support
- Chronic disease management
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Ethical judgment skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Wound management
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Manitoulin Health Centre
07.2024 - Current
Manitoulin Lodge
12.2023 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker
Manitoulin Lodge
05.2023 - 01.2024
Practical Nursing - School of Health and Wellness
Fleming College
RPN-BScN Bridging Program -
Nipissing University