Versatile Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients/residents. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Homes Covenant Health
St. Albert, AB
08.2023 - Current
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across settings.
Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
Facilitated bereavement support groups for family members of deceased patients.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Wild Rose - Optima Living
08.2013 - Current
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens
Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management
Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information
Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
STAFF NURSE
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
01.2006 - 10.2011
OB/GYN/Delivery Emergency department with the following duties: assist in admission, monitoring contractions, identifying labor complications and communication needs to physician, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, IV therapy, blood transfusion, providing comfort care and emotional support to mom
NICU nurse with roles of: use and maintain equipments, assist before and during childbirth and in feeding, provide constant care for babies born prematurely or with congenital health conditions, perform tests, communicate with physicians, communicate with parents for updates and treatment plans
Pediatrics Unit and PICU duties for two years: administering IV fluids, setting up IV pumps, administering and monitoring O2 therapy, bowel sound assessment, administering blood and blood values, performed lab duties, throat cultures, urinalysis, catheterizations, etc
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
Capitol University
10.2005
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Xavier University
03.2001
Skills
Assisting Physicians
Task Delegation
Transcribing Orders
Counting Narcotics
Wound Care
Medication Administration
Charting and Recording
Postpartum Patient Care
IV Insertion
Monitor IV Fluids
Intravenous Medications
Intramuscular Injections
Tracheotomy Tubes
Family Communication
Samples Collection
Physical Assessment
Certification
IV Certificate October 14, 2023
Medication Management Certificate (CRNA)
NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certificate
CRNA Registratin : 125401
CLPNA Registration : 36601
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Homes Covenant Health
08.2023 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Wild Rose - Optima Living
08.2013 - Current
STAFF NURSE
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
01.2006 - 10.2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
Capitol University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Xavier University
IV Certificate October 14, 2023
Medication Management Certificate (CRNA)
NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certificate
CRNA Registratin : 125401
CLPNA Registration : 36601
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