Jacqueline Smith
Taber,AB
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 2+ years of experience of clinical experience and extensive training in patient care. Adept at providing skilled treatments, promoting patient safety and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Proven ability to manage daily living activities, assessing patient health and administering medications. Seeking to leverage practical nursing skills and certification to contribute effectively to healthcare teams and patient care in a licensed nursing capacity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society Linden View
06.2023 - Current
- Prioritized tasks by organizing and executing daily care routines for up 10+ residents, ensuring timely and effective daily of care
- Provided palliative care and assessed residents’ physical and emotional needs in order to provide holistic care
- Delivered efficient care to residents, such as observing, documenting and reporting developments in residents’ health conditions
Student Practical Nurse, Preceptorship
Green Acres Foundation Sunny South
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions by conducting assessments and delivering treatments under supervision, improving resident outcomes in wound care, by 10%
- Maintained respectful relationships with residents with a focus on improving their quality of life
- Provided daily care to residents including assistance to ADL’s, wound care and pain management for 15+ residents
Student Practical Nurse
Chinook Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient care by rotating through various units conducting assessments, developing care plans, while collaborating with nursing staff to improve continuity and quality of care for 1 to 3 patients
- Evaluated patient responses to care, monitor symptoms on shift, document changes in condition, and providing treatment in alignment with care protocols
- Administered blood product transfusions or IV infusions monitoring patients for adverse reactions while on shift
- Prepared patients for examination or treatment, providing explanations of procedures and medications, as needed
Student Practical Nurse
Coaldale Health Centre – Continuing Care
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided effective engagement of care for up to 1 to 2 residents while consulting with colleagues to develop and execute healthcare plans ensuring they align with residents’ needs
- Documented data related to residents’ care, including assessment results, interventions, medications, resident responses or treatment records
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB06.2024
Skills
- Patient Health Assessment
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration and Management
- Electronic medical records (EMR) and Connect Care
- Strong communication
- Infection Control
- Compassionate Care
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- NG Tube and PICC line management
- Medication Administration Systems
Affiliations
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Certificates And Licenses
- Basic Life Support Provider, Heart and Stroke Association Organization, Lethbridge
- Registered Member, Canadian Licensed Practical Nursing Association (CLPNA), 68179
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse, Preceptorship
Green Acres Foundation Sunny South
05.2024 - 06.2024
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society Linden View
06.2023 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
Coaldale Health Centre – Continuing Care
03.2023 - 04.2023
Student Practical Nurse
Chinook Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Diploma - Nursing
Lethbridge College
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