Halima Gambari
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Professional with over 5 years of extensive experience in delivering person-centered care and effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Proven ability to prioritize patient needs and ensure safety through meticulous medication administration and monitoring. Strong communicator dedicated to enhancing residents' well-being and independence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
AgeCare Walden Heights
05.2022 - Current
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
- Promoting residents' independence and overall well-being by providing person-centered care.
- Assisting residents in feeding, transfers, and mobility.
- Collaborating with healthcare team members to develop and implement an individualized care plan, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Preceptorship Placement
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence-
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments daily on residents, re-evaluated them as needed, and reported abnormal findings to the preceptor and other members of the health care team in a timely manner.
- Assisted with medication administration, including oral, ophthalmic, inhalation, transdermal, topical, and subcutaneous medications on time.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge with the use of a glucometer, checked blood glucose level, administered insulin as prescribed by the physician based on sliding scale, and evaluated residents accordingly.
- Closely assessed residents under contact/droplet isolation and communicated changes in residents' health status, symptoms, and vital signs measurements to the care team.
- Conducted post-fall assessments on residents, checked vitals, and used the Glascow Coma score to determine the severity of injury.
- Performed simple and complex wound dressing, evaluated and assessed wound characteristics using the facility-approved Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool for tracking healing progress to tailor treatment plans.
- Engaged residents in a therapeutic person-centered nurse-client relationship for mutual planning and decisions about their care.
- Documented patient care using the facility-approved documentation tool, Quality of Life and Advanced Care (QOLA), promptly.
Clinical 3
Rocky View General Hospital- Unit 84,Surgery
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for the efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with Alberta Health standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Clinical 2
Rockyview General Hospital Unit 72General Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted detailed head-to-toe assessment, monitored vital signs, and reported changes in patients to the health care team.
- Administered medications promptly and monitored patient outcomes.
- Inserted and administered IV medications under the supervision of the clinical instructor.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and other health care members.
- Ensured proper documentation using the AHS-approved documentation tool, Connect Care.
- Performed advanced nursing skills such as catheterization, monitored input/output in patients with heart failure.
Clinical 1
Carewest - George Boyack Long Term Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Checked resident's vitals, blood glucose level, and assisted with medication administration.
- Assisted with bed transfers and safe use of mechanical lifts.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in patient rooms, common areas, and adhered to infection prevention and control safety protocols.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB04-2025
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Robertson College
Calgary, AB12-2018
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
- Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care
- Proficient computer skills
Languages
English
Timeline
Preceptorship Placement
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence-
03.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical 3
Rocky View General Hospital- Unit 84,Surgery
09.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical 2
Rockyview General Hospital Unit 72General Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical 1
Carewest - George Boyack Long Term Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
Health Care Aide
AgeCare Walden Heights
05.2022 - Current
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Robertson College
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