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Elvis Palevino

Burlington,ON

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Primary Health Care Corporation, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective emotional support and critical thinking. Skilled in emergency care, fostering teamwork, and maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Schlegel Villages
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.

Registered Nurse

Primary Health Care Corporation
11.2015 - 04.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Mabalacat District Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2015
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
  • Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in the Emergency Department.
  • Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information using electronic medical records systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice methods to guide clinical decision-making processes while caring for patients in the Emergency Department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Angel University
Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines
03-2009

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Emergency care
  • Patient assessments
  • IV insertion
  • Trauma nursing
  • Patient safety
  • Emergency triage
  • Trauma care
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Patient care assessment

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Schlegel Villages
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Primary Health Care Corporation
11.2015 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Mabalacat District Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Angel University

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