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Heather Oliver

12 Yellowquill Drive, Portage La Prairie,MB

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in long term care. Proficient in caring for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and identifying their needs through non-verbal communication. Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team while providing leadership and supervision to other support staff

Overview

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Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manitoba Developmental Center
Portage La Prairie, MB
2005 - Current
  • Worked as part of Interdisciplinary team to provide nursing care to adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities.
  • Supervised and assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Ensured day-to-day duties completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Conducted physical and mental health assessments of individual Residents.
  • Observed for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in Resident's condition and reported to the Physician or Psychiatrist.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Recorded, reported and ensured all accurate clinical information in the electronic health record database.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and follow-up appointments with care providers. Ensured appropriate staffing, transportation and proper documentation to accompany.
  • Communicated with Resident's family members & Substitute Decision Makers regarding health status or concerns.
  • Participated in Interdisciplinary team meetings to assess Resident needs and develop an Individual Plan. Occasionally chaired the meeting in the absence of the Residential Coordinator
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of Residents from other units or to community homes.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake/output, glucose levels and other medical tests results.
  • Used sterile techniques for procedures. Inserted/changed catheters and feeding tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored skin integrity, dressed wounds and applied Coban dressings
  • Collected specimens and prepared for transport to the lab for testing

Health Care Aide

Douglas Campbell Lodge
Portage La Prairie, MB
1996 - 2004
  • Provided assistance to Residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and toileting needs.
  • Answered call lights promptly in order to meet Resident needs in a timely manner.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a charge nurse.
  • Provided comfort to those requiring end-of-life care.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Assiniboine Community College
Southport, MB
01-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Aide

Red River Community College
Portage La Prairie, MB
01-1995

Skills

  • Works well within an interdisciplinary team
  • Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships
  • Leadership and professionalism
  • Effective oral & written communication skills
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Flexible & reliable
  • Basic computer skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills

Certification

  • First Aid
  • Basic Life Support
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Leadership Basics
  • The Practice of Coaching
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • MANDT
  • Essentials of Supervision
  • Values & Ethics
  • Health & Safety Principles for Team Leaders

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manitoba Developmental Center
2005 - Current

Health Care Aide

Douglas Campbell Lodge
1996 - 2004

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Assiniboine Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Aide

Red River Community College

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