Iwona Slomkowski
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 13 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in long term care, assisted / supportive living, home care
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Good Samaritans Society
02.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN
Green Acres Sunny South Lodge
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
The Hamlets At Red Deer
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
CBI Home Health
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
LPN
Covenant Care St.Theresa Place
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers, admissions, discharges to other facilities.
- Developed,implemented, and updated individualized patient care plans on a regular basis to improve quality of care to resident's.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Lethbridge Community College
Lethbridge, AB09.2010
Skills
- Counting Narcotics
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Triaging
- Transcribing Orders
- Writing Reports
- Task Delegation
- Patient Assessments
- ADLs Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection & Results Interpretation
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN
Good Samaritans Society
02.2023 - Current
LPN
Green Acres Sunny South Lodge
07.2021 - 09.2022
LPN
The Hamlets At Red Deer
08.2020 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
CBI Home Health
01.2018 - 04.2020
LPN
Covenant Care St.Theresa Place
03.2017 - 05.2018
No Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Lethbridge Community College
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