Grace McMillan
Providence Health Care
Mission
2
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with strong skills in patient care, medication administration, and wound care. Known for delivering culturally competent care and advocating for patients' needs, ready to enhance patient outcomes through dedicated support and teamwork. Background in hospice and hospital environments.
Work History
License Practical Nurse
5 Years 11 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions for patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies as necessary to meet evolving health needs effectively.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Mentored junior staff on clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Demonstrated excellent skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention, care planning and to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
- License Practical Nurse
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care including pain management
wound care
catheter care
and physical assessment
Vital signs monitoring and nursing intervention evaluations
Clinical judgment and documentation
Infection control
Patient education
Surgical care
Compassionate
palliative
and end-of-life care
HIPAA compliance
Effective communication
Languages
English
Tagalog
Affiliations
BCNU, BCCNM
Certification
- License Practical Nurse
- Certificate in Palliative Care Training - [Pallium Canada - 2022]
Interests
Baking
Gardening
Cooking
Road Trips
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Providence Health Care
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Sprott Shaw College
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