Elizabeth Gamble
Truro
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient care, medication administration, behavioural and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2024 - Current
- Complete/assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managing crisis situations, de-escalating aggressive behavior, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
- Effectively interacts with patients, using active listening, and creating a safe space for open communication.
- Documents accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Adapts quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Manages time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks
- Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events
- Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues
- Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during each shift
- Positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
- Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer
- Discovers and responds to customer needs
- Develops positive relationships with shift team by understanding and addressing individual motivation, need and concerns
- Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
- Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational tools and by collaborating with store manager to find new, creative, and effective methods of recognition
- Utilizes operational tools to achieve operational excellence during the shift
Shift Leader
McDonalds Restaurant
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Inspiring a team, instilling a sense of pride, and creating a culture that helps deliver quick service restaurant experience
- Maintaining a safe, secure, and sanitary environment for the guests, the team, and myself
- Managing and leading a team of Managers and Crew members
- Participating in local events that positively impact the community
- Upholding cleanliness in all parts of the restaurant (kitchen, lobby, behind the counter...etc)
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Written and verbal communication
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills (Email, Word, Excel, Office)
- Compassion
Child Caregiver
Private Childcare
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of two pre-school aged children
- Comforting children when they are scared or upset
- Communicating with family about children
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS01.2025
High School Diploma -
Cobequid Educational Centre
Truro, NS06.2016
Skills
- Quick decision making
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Compassion
- Multitasking
- Body Mechanics
Training
Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED, 10/2022
Languages
English
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
04.2021 - 09.2024
Shift Leader
McDonalds Restaurant
10.2016 - 04.2021
Child Caregiver
Private Childcare
06.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Cobequid Educational Centre
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Nova Scotia Community College
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