Doudwige Destin
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 14 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Continuous Care
The Hamlets of Red Deer
Calgary, Alberta
01.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intercare Brentwood Care Centre
Calgary, AB
05.2013 - 03.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Hamlets Of Red Deer
Calgary, AB
01.2022 - Current
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Newport Habour Care Center
Calgary, AB
09.2008 - 09.2012
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School
Florida06.2001
Skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Team Building
- Conditions Reporting
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Vital Signs Recording
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Affiliations
- International Council of Nurses
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Music. Travelling, Reading
I do enjoy those specific things in my life. Music, Travelling, Reading
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Continuous Care
The Hamlets of Red Deer
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Hamlets Of Red Deer
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intercare Brentwood Care Centre
05.2013 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Newport Habour Care Center
09.2008 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School