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Holly Brunschot

Summary

Healthcare professional with nine years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Proficient in acute care, primary care, and long-term care settings. Engaged in travel nursing across British Columbia for over three years, demonstrating adaptability and quick integration into diverse teams. Currently pursuing RN qualification at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Solutions Staffing
Prince George, British Columbia
02.2022 - Current
  • Adapted to high-stress environments as a traveling nurse across multiple hospitals experiencing staffing shortages.
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Acquired specialized skills tailored to diverse patient needs and varying facility practices.
  • Provided outstanding patient care in surgical and medical units with minimal supervision, adhering to nursing principles.

Registered Practical Nurse

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Chatham, ON
08.2020 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care across multiple units.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions along with intravenous infusions to mitigate symptoms.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted lab results.
  • Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, and medication side effects through comprehensive assessments.
  • Trained and mentored new RPNs on best practices and hospital standards.
  • Oversaw admission and discharge processes, ensuring all paperwork was coordinated effectively.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks, accurately reporting patient status to enhance care continuity.
  • Maintained compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards in patient documentation.

Registered Practical Nurse

Leamington and Area Family Health Team
Leamington, Ontario
07.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided care to community members in a part-time primary care setting.
  • Conducted regular office visits with family physicians and nurse practitioners.
  • Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections as needed.
  • Triaged health complaints to prioritize patient needs effectively.
  • Delivered health education and basic wound care to patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team, including physicians, pharmacists, and social workers.
  • Assisted in small medical procedures under supervision.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality standards in all patient interactions.

Registered Practical Nurse

Franklin Garden's Long-Term Care
Leamington, Ontario
11.2016 - 08.2020
  • Provided comprehensive care to geriatric patients in long-term care setting on full-time basis.
  • Administered medications, performed wound care, and executed catheter insertion and irrigation.
  • Facilitated communication with pharmacist, dietician, physician, and physiotherapist teams for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated high levels of responsibility and critical thinking in patient management.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

St. Clair College
Chatham, ON
10.2016

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

St. Clair College
Chatham, ON
07.2014

Skills

  • Current N95 mask fit
  • Up-to-date immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector screening
  • BLS Healthcare Level C certification
  • ASSIST suicide prevention training
  • Licensed practical nurse (British Columbia and Ontario)

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Solutions Staffing
02.2022 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
08.2020 - 07.2025

Registered Practical Nurse

Leamington and Area Family Health Team
07.2018 - 10.2021

Registered Practical Nurse

Franklin Garden's Long-Term Care
11.2016 - 08.2020

Diploma - Practical Nursing

St. Clair College

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

St. Clair College
Holly Brunschot