Garyn Willett
Summary
Dependable and compassionate with strong commitment to providing quality care and support. Well-versed in basic medical terminology and adept in assisting with daily living activities. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and respectful care. Offering strong foundation in compassionate care and interpersonal skills, eager to learn and grow in supportive environment. Bringing willingness to quickly acquire essential medical knowledge and skills to excel in patient care. Ready to use and develop abilities in communication and care assistance in a LPN role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society
04.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Preceptorship Nurse
Sturgeon Community Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures throughout daily tasks.
- Educated patients about managing chronic illnesses through proper medication use, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment for patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Contributed to positive nurse-patient relationships by consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and active listening skills during interactions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handoff reports outlining essential information about each patient''s condition and ongoing needs.
- Developed strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks and responsibilities effectively when caring for multiple patients simultaneously.
Student Nurse
NorQuest College
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB12-2024
High School Diploma -
Grand Trunk High School
Evansburg, AB06-2022
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient relationship building
- Patient-focused care
- Direct patient care
- End-of-life care
- Care plan implementation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient management
- Electronic charting
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Med/Surge Connect Care Training
- It's Your Move
- Whimis
Timeline
Preceptorship Nurse
Sturgeon Community Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society
04.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
NorQuest College
03.2024 - 04.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Norquest College
High School Diploma -
Grand Trunk High School
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