Jenna Gray
Prince George,BC
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in British Columbia. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Select Medical Connections
Prince George, British Columbia
04.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients and families and healthcare team members through effective communication strategies.
- Assessed effectiveness of treatments based on patient response and documented outcomes accordingly.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as wound care, suturing, IV insertion, and lab draws.
- Facilitated timely completion of all required documentation prior to discharging a patient from their current location.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Health
Prince George, BC
06.2022 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pro Vita
Prince George, BC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Health Care Aide
Northern Health
Prince George, BC
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Communicated with patients' family members and friends to answer questions and explain care tasks.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
College of The New Caledonia
Prince George, BC06.2022
High School Diploma -
Kelly Road Secondary
Prince George, BC06.2019
Skills
- Orthopedic care
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Healthcare documentation
- Discharge coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Workflow and patient management
- Inpatient care
- Patient assessment and care
- Wound management
References
Magdalene Kiernan
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
250-616-8614
maggie.kiernan@live.ca
Sarah Whitwell
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
250-267-3280
swhitwell26@gmail.com
Timeline
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Select Medical Connections
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pro Vita
03.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Health
06.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide
Northern Health
02.2021 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
College of The New Caledonia
High School Diploma -
Kelly Road Secondary
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