Denise Labbe LPN,RPN, SWAN
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated full scope LPN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Passionate Nurse with over 30 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings and numerous aspects of care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration. Organized, knowledgeable and experienced in treating and caring for patients In the tri-specialty (wound, Ostomy and Continence) Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure , especially with my 15 years in the OR. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain best practise in healthcare practices. Dedicated and reliable in all aspects of care, with tremendous experience over the years in Nursing such as Homecare, OR Scrub Nurse, Surgical, Medical, ER, LTC,Palliative, Specialty Clinics and SWAN backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cynet Health
Toronto , Ontario
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Wound/Ostomy/Continence/ Champion Nurse/SWAN
Victoria Order of Nurses
Porcupine
05.2021 - Current
- Performed wound care treatments such as debridement, packing, and application of dressings.
- Give recommendations as per best practise for wounds/ostomt/continence
- Assessed patients for wound and ostomy care needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and monitored patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for wound, ostomy, continence patients.
- Educated staff on latest advances in wound, ostomy, continence management practices and techniques.
- Provided ostomy education to patients and their families regarding proper stoma management techniques.
- Conducted assessment of complex wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers.
- Documented all treatments in medical records according to established standards of practice.
- Monitored healing process through visual inspection; measured size; assessed coloration; evaluated tissue condition; observed drainage levels; documented findings in patient records.
- Instructed patients on the use of catheters, intermittent catherization systems, external collection devices, pads, briefs, skin protectants, barrier creams.
- Conducted complex wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds not healed in 16 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Managed draining wounds by VAC dressings and PICO dressings.
- Measured wound depth and length to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices, for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Performed complex skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
RPN/SWAN Visiting Nurse
Victoria Order of Nurses
North /East Ontario
10.2016 - Current
- Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to patients with diverse physical needs and conditions of all ages.
- Assisted with medication management, wound dressing changes, IV starts,IV therapy administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were being followed within the organization.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and self-care management strategies.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations requiring immediate action.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends and best practices related to nursing practice through continuing education courses or professional organizations membership activities
- Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs and documented in confidential medical records.
- Adhered to organizational policies and procedures related to infection control, safety protocols, HIPAA compliance.
- Coordinated referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Utilized electronic medical records system for charting purposes and data collection and analysis.
- Identified signs and symptoms that may require further evaluation or intervention by physician.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with a diverse population of patients and families from various backgrounds and cultures.
- Managed intravenous therapy administration such as iv antibiotics, magnesium and venofer infusions, monitoring, and documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Performed complex wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
- provided education and assisted in MAID.
- administered end of life care such as pain pumps, hydration and pronouncement in home.
- accessed and flushed CVAD such as Picc lines, Hickman and portacaths as per protocols and best practise
LPN
Cynet Health
Quesnel, British Columbia
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
RPN Staff Nurse Med/Surg, OR Scrub Nurse
WAHA
Moose Factory
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens, and pain management.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Devised strategies to streamline admissions and discharge processes
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
- Managed intravenous therapy administration, monitoring, and documentation.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
OR Scrub Nurse
Sudbury/Sault Ste. Marie Hospitals
Sudbury/Sault Ste. Marie
11.2000 - 10.2014
- Assisted with post-operative care including wound dressing changes and suture removal.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Ensured that all of the necessary equipment was available before each procedure.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparations on patients prior to surgery.
- Cared for patients before, during, and after operations by changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs.
- Identified and assembled surgical trays for specific procedures.
- Disposed of contaminated materials in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose in the operating room or recovery area.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Education
BLS Provider With AED+First Aid
05-2024
N95 Respiratory Mask Fit Test
05-2024
SWAN (Skin Wellness Associate Nurse - Wound,Osotmy And Continence
Wound Ostomy And Continence Institute
Toronto, ON05-2021
Mentorship Program
Orthopaedic Trauma Course For Operating Room
Skills
- Patient Education
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Complex Wound Management
- Works within my scope of practice and uses knowledge,skill,and judgement to apply an extended body of knowledge of integumentary,wound,Ostomy and continence care to nursing care
- Advanced Ostomy care and teaching
- Medication and IV administration
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Home Health Care
- Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Community health
- End of life care
- Diabetic management in school children
- Complex wound assessments
- Difficult and challenging Ostomies
- OR Scrub Nurse
Accomplishments
- RPN of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Cynet Health
03.2025 - Current
LPN
Cynet Health
08.2024 - 10.2024
Wound/Ostomy/Continence/ Champion Nurse/SWAN
Victoria Order of Nurses
05.2021 - Current
RPN/SWAN Visiting Nurse
Victoria Order of Nurses
10.2016 - Current
RPN Staff Nurse Med/Surg, OR Scrub Nurse
WAHA
07.2016 - 06.2017
OR Scrub Nurse
Sudbury/Sault Ste. Marie Hospitals
11.2000 - 10.2014
BLS Provider With AED+First Aid
N95 Respiratory Mask Fit Test
SWAN (Skin Wellness Associate Nurse - Wound,Osotmy And Continence
Wound Ostomy And Continence Institute
Mentorship Program
Orthopaedic Trauma Course For Operating Room