Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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DENISE STOBBS

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a strong foundation in community health, care coordination, and administrative operations. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrated success in both clinical and administrative roles, including community-based care, sleep technology, and hospital staffing coordination. Well-versed in healthcare systems including EPIC, Connect Care, and Workforce ESP. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through accessible, integrated care services.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Right at Home Canada
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments of patient needs, safety, and eligibility for services
  • Develop individualized care plans based on functional limitations, health status, and patient goals
  • Coordinate care with families, caregivers, and providers to support recovery at home
  • Monitor and document patient status, medication administration, and service effectiveness
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.

Administrative Assistant

Alberta Hospital- Staffing Office
06.2019 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated staffing replacements, communicated schedule changes with charge nurses and unit managers
  • Maintained accurate ESP records, scheduled training, and prioritized tasks under pressure
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Sleep Technologist

Sleep Disorders Lab- Alberta Health Services
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Streamlined data management processes by consistently updating electronic medical records with accurate and relevant information from sleep studies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and best practices through regular attendance at professional development workshops and conferences related to sleep technology.
  • Administer CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen therapy
  • Monitor and record SPO2, heart rate, and breathing during sleep studies
  • Accurately place electrodes for EEG to detect sleep stages and apnea events

Registered Practical Nurse

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided compassionate, individualized care to elderly and palliative care patients
  • Assisted with catheterization, wound care, and chronic condition monitoring
  • Worked closely with specialists, physicians, and family members to align care goals and services
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.

Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Alexandra Hospital- Surgery Units 21 & 24
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with interprofessional teams to deliver post-operative care to surgical patients
  • Assessed vitals and recovery, educated patients and families on treatment plans and follow-up care
  • Promoted open communication and trust with diverse and vulnerable patient populations
  • Delivered care for post-operative patients as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Monitored vitals, symptoms, and recovery progress
  • Provided education on post-op care and condition management
  • Turned and positioned immobile patients, promoting comfort and preventing complications
  • Emphasized empathetic communication to support vulnerable patients
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.

Administrative Assistant

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital- Staffing Office
04.2006 - 06.2019
  • Monitored staffing levels, processed payroll/timecards, and facilitated education and compliance tracking
  • Liaised with multiple healthcare departments to ensure proper coverage and support for patient care
  • Coordinated daily staffing needs and replaced absent staff promptly
  • Scheduled CPR training and managed mandatory education and payroll documentation
  • Processed timecards and redistribution forms using Workforce ESP
  • Monitored staffing levels to meet unit baseline requirements
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB
11.2022

Skills

  • Patient & Caregiver Assessment
  • Care Planning & Service Coordination
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Electronic Medical Records (EPIC, Connect Care)
  • Workforce ESP / Staff Scheduling
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Health Education & Family Support
  • Community Health & Home Care
  • Patient Advocacy & Safety

Certification

  • Active College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) License – in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
  • N95 Mask Fit Tested
  • WHMIS Certification
  • EPIC Connect Care System
  • Workforce ESP & e-People
  • University of Calgary – 20-hour Breastfeeding Course

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of medical diagnoses and prognoses, symptom management, and cognitive/psychiatric disorders
  • Knowledge of case management principles and best practice
  • Knowledgeable about resource availability, service costs, and budgetary parameters
  • Knowledge of relevant health care legislation
  • Ability to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
  • Skilled in managing difficult conversations, including advance care planning and goals of care
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses, social workers)
  • Excellent listening and facilitation skills to support patients and caregivers
  • Diplomatic in handling sensitive or confidential issues
  • Skilled in relationship building with health and community stakeholders
  • Proficient in computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
  • Fluency in English; French language skills are an asset
  • Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Right at Home Canada
01.2025 - Current

Sleep Technologist

Sleep Disorders Lab- Alberta Health Services
01.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Practical Nurse

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024

Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Alexandra Hospital- Surgery Units 21 & 24
11.2022 - 01.2024

Administrative Assistant

Alberta Hospital- Staffing Office
06.2019 - 01.2025

Administrative Assistant

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital- Staffing Office
04.2006 - 06.2019

Diploma - Practical Nursing

NorQuest College
DENISE STOBBS