JASMIN GAGNON
Oakville
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate New Graduate Practical Nurse with over 2 years of experience in a hospital setting. Offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
04.2023 - 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.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Clinical Nurse Extern in Schizophrenia Unit
St. Joseph's Healthcare, West 5th Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for vital signs, answering call bells, assisting with transfers and basic bedside care.
- Responsible for CBG monitoring with glucometer of diabetic patients.
- Assists with all meal set-ups in dining room.
- Maintain patient safety, provide a therapeutic environment and good community interaction.
- Provided support for patients suffering from mental illness and/or chemical dependency.
Level 4 Student Nurse - Longterm Care Facility
St. Joseph's Villa Dundas
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Organized and delivered care for 24-26 patient assignments.
- Administered prescribed medications, treatments, and wound care as directed under supervision of assigned nurse.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Level 3 Student Nurse on MSK Surgical 7
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided person-centered care by considering patient specific issues.
- Prepared and administered oral and IV medications while adhering to the CNO 10 medication rights.
- Maintained and provided competent care for surgical incisions and drains.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Level 2 Student Nurse on Inpatient Med/Surg
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed accurate documentation on all patients using hospital software Dovetale.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responsible for vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, checking lab values, and clinical nursing skills.
- Safely assisted patients with oral care, bed baths, wound dressings, feedings, and transfers.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
Medical Receptionist
Skin Vitality Medical Clinic
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Education
Practical Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON04.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Multi-line Phone System
- Hospital Software (Dovetale/PCC)
- Administrative Support
- Therapeutic Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- First Aid
Certification
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
- N95 Mask Fitting
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- SmartServe
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
04.2023 - Current
Level 4 Student Nurse - Longterm Care Facility
St. Joseph's Villa Dundas
02.2023 - 04.2023
Level 3 Student Nurse on MSK Surgical 7
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
09.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse Extern in Schizophrenia Unit
St. Joseph's Healthcare, West 5th Campus
08.2022 - Current
Level 2 Student Nurse on Inpatient Med/Surg
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
05.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Receptionist
Skin Vitality Medical Clinic
08.2020 - 08.2022
Practical Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
- N95 Mask Fitting
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- SmartServe
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