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Jaimie Melnyk

Sherwood Park,Canada

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in acute care rehabilitation, home health, and memory care. Proven ability to provide patient-centered support, manage complex care plans, and ensure the dignity and safety of individuals in diverse healthcare settings. Experienced in supervising and mentoring Health Care Aides, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance patient outcomes. Adept at building strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Passionate about delivering high-quality, personalized care to improve the well-being of those in need.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse (Memory Care)

Chartwell Emerald Hills
07.2022 - 04.2025
  • Supervised and trained healthcare aides in providing basic care to residents, emphasizing safety protocols and communication techniques for residents with memory loss.
  • Delivered emotional support and supervision for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Provide compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs based on established care plans.
  • Monitor and document clients' progress and any changes in behavior or health status.
  • Foster and build positive long-term relationships with patients and family members.

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

CBI Home Health
07.2014 - 05.2022
  • Skilled in-home nursing care for up to but not limited to 30 patients daily.
  • Provide compassionate, client-centered care that addresses need of everyone including wound care, IV therapy, palliative care, diabetes management, chronic disease, foot care management.
  • Demonstrate commendable knowledge in wound care management.
  • Adopt patient centered care plans in collaboration with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Performed direct patient care procedures in 100% accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Special Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Capital Care Strathcona
02.2013 - 07.2014
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Exhibited leadership skills as being nurse in charge of 24 bed special care unit.
  • Managed ongoing geriatric care with patient ratio of 6:1 as part of 111 bed long term aging facility.
  • Utilized nursing care process in delivery of quality consistent care that includes medication narcotic administration, documentation, G and J tube feedings & stoma care.
  • Skilled in wound care, used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Subacute

Edmonton General
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Oversaw delivery of care for 30 patients on Subacute floor.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission, discharge and follow-up care.
  • Assess patients for determining plan of care using evidence-based practice.
  • Skilled in wound care, performing 20 to 30 dressing changes per shift.
  • Administer IM, SQ and PO medications, tube feeds, and therapies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

Diploma -

Norquest College
Edmonton, AB
05.2013

Skills

  • Compassionate task oriented and warm bed side manner
  • Alzheimer/Dementia and Behavior
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Time management
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Strong clinical judgment knowledge
  • Sound critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Problem-solving skills

Certification

  • Ear Syringing, 09/01/24, Present
  • IV Certification Workshop, 10/01/23, Present
  • Licensed Practical Nurse license, 360233
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Canadian Red Cross, 04/01/25, 04/30/26

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse (Memory Care)

Chartwell Emerald Hills
07.2022 - 04.2025

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

CBI Home Health
07.2014 - 05.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse, Subacute

Edmonton General
03.2013 - 08.2013

Special Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Capital Care Strathcona
02.2013 - 07.2014

Diploma -

Norquest College

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