Elaine Brown
Registered Practical Nurse
Kingston,ON
Summary
Organized Registered Practical Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Care
10.2006 - Current
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and providing a safe environment by identifying areas of risk.
- Assessed patients' vital signs and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and necessary equipment were available as needed.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities. Provided documentation of any side effects and changes.
- Provided care for clients pre and post anesthesia.
- Completed comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Care for in-patient and out-patient forensic clients.
- Setting up community recourses for clients.
- participated in monthly care conferences. including summarizing clients medical and psychiatric needs and significant events. Also completed reports for ORB conferences.
- Making decisions for increased privileges by evaluating clients level of risk and responsible for approving itineraries to the community.
- Escorting clients to community settings for activates and community re-integration.
- Experience working with adult, geriatric and forensic mental health felids and the ECT Clinic.
Registered Practical Nurse
Hallowell House Long Term Care
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Implemented medication administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- In-charge Responsibility for the building including supervising PSW's and delegating work assignments.
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
St Lawrence College
Kingston, ON 05.2001 -
Skills
Acute care expertise
Patient Relations
Patient Observation
Wound Care
Intake and discharge
Complex Problem-Solving
Evaluations
Patient care planning
Collecting vitals
Staff Supervision
Team Collaboration
Certification
ASSIST - Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Glucometer Certification
02-2024
WHIMIS
08-2023
Breathalyzer Certification
04-2023
Non-Voilent Crisis Intervention
07-2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Hallowell House Long Term Care
08.2014 - 06.2015
Wound Care Conference
08-2014
Changeways - The core Program
09-2013
Mood and Anxiety Conference
08-2013
Gentle Persuasion Aprroach
02-2010
ASSIST - Suicide Prevention
07-2008
Fundaments of CBT
06-2008
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Care
10.2006 - Current
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
St Lawrence College
05.2001 -