Emily Serjeantson RPN
Barrie
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with success providing individualized patient care in long-term care settings. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Woods Park Care Centre
04.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to clients in the dementia specialized care unit; treating and managing diverse acute and chronic health conditions.
- Complete admissions and update care-plans with individualized interventions and care needs to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments, as directed by the physician and in accordance with CNO's medication administration standards and facility policies.
- Reduce use of antipsychotic medication for responsive behaviors through developing effective, non-pharmaceutical strategies; identifying individual triggers and care needs; and educating care providers on best practice.
- Manage and treat primary health concerns and associated comorbidities for both long-term and convalescent care clients; communicating concerns and care preferences to physicians, interdisciplinary team, and family.
- Demonstrate proficiency in fall prevention through emphasizing risk identification and reduction; educating residents, care providers, and family on individualized risks and prevention strategies; and implementing fall prevention facility guidelines and protocol.
Registered Practical Nurse
Revera Mackenzie Place Long Term Care Home
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Identified, monitored, and managed Covid 19 symptoms and complications, while implementing infection control to minimize severity of outbreaks.
- Administered medications (oral, SC and IM injections, gastric tubes) and treatments; monitoring responses, identifying side effects, and collaborated with physician to communicate client preferences and care needs.
- Managed caseload of 30+ clients with diverse care needs, providing client-centered care, monitoring for changes in status, and determining next course of action in accordance with facility policies and CNO best practice standards.
- Assumed role of Charge Nurse on an as needed bases.
- Contributed to strategic plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON12.2017
Pre-Health Science Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON12.2015
Skills
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
- Sound problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making skills
- Medication Administration
- Computer literacy
- Excellent organization skills
- Wound Care
- Infection prevention and control
- In-Depth, Quality Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, and Observation Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- MDS coding, Care-Planning and Modifications
- Proficiency in responsive behavior identification, prevention, strategy development and management
Certification
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
- Current registration with CNO- Registration #AH100644
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Woods Park Care Centre
04.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Revera Mackenzie Place Long Term Care Home
10.2018 - 04.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Pre-Health Science Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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