Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
09.2011 - Current
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.