JENNIE CLAIRE ARCENO
Registered Nurse
765 Holm Rd Campbell River,BC
Summary
Internationally educated nurse with 5+ years of acute care nursing experience. Highly organized and dependable, excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude while upholding high moral and ethical standards. Eager to take on additional responsibilities to contribute to team goals. Competitive candidate with excellent English communication and computer skills. Currently running own private practice specializing in advanced foot care nursing. Recognized as an IEN through features in BC Nurses Union magazine, media guestings, and articles representing the experiences of other IENs.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Casual Registered Nurse
Vancouver Island Health Authority
08.2019 - Current
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols
- Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other team members
- Assess patients on alcohol and opioid withdrawal, suboxone induction and help alleviate symptoms
- Acts as a charge nurse and liaises between other healthcare disciplines to ensure patients can be safely discharged in the community
- Advocates for patients needing support and communicating to the medical staff
- Promote infection control practices and maintain high standards of communicable disease prevention
- Arrange, transfer, and receive patients to and from higher level of care
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions,
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Foot Care Nurse
Private Practice
4 2022 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Consulted patients to offer treatment options and foot care techniques to resolve issues and prevent future problems.
- Grew practice and increased new patient appointments through community outreach events.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Health Authorities
09.2023 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Travel Registered Nurse
Waverly Seniors Village
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Travel Registered Nurse/Charge RN
Comox Valley Seniors Village
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interior Health Authority
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Acute Care and Long Term Care
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Care Aide
Classic Life Care & Private Employers
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Accumulated 1000+ hours as a health care aide.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Education
Advanced Foot Care Nursing -
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC 01.2022 - 02.2022
Return To Registered Nurse Practice -
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC 01.2018 - 02.2019
Canadian Nursing Review Program For IEN’S -
Omni College
Richmond, BC 06.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Cebu Doctors' University
Cebu, Philippines 06.2004 - 03.2009
Skills
- Urgent care
Nursing staff leadership
Patient and family education
Intravenous therapy
Diabetes and nutrition education
Feeding assistance
Physical assessments
Chronic disease management
Professional bedside manner
Setting up referrals
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Medication distribution
Feeding pumps understanding
Employee Evaluation
Vaccine administration
Collecting vitals
Strong clinical judgment
Home care
Family Education
Foley catheters
Insulin medication assistance
Removing sutures
Health screening
Staff supervision
Direct Patient Care
Infection control measures
Chest pain management
High level of autonomy
Oxygen saturation standards
Emotional intelligence
EMR / EHR
Patient consultation
Medical recordkeeping
Managing deadlines
Procedure preparations
Patient Management
Family advocacy
Patient discharge
Palliative care awareness
Healthcare ethics
Clinical Documentation
Wound Care
CIWA and COWS Monitoring
Suboxone and Methadone Induction
Opioid Overdose Reversal
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Certification
Heart and Stroke BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Health Authorities
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Waverly Seniors Village
09.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
08.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse/Charge RN
Comox Valley Seniors Village
04.2023 - 07.2023
Advanced Foot Care Nursing -
Vancouver Community College
01.2022 - 02.2022
Casual Registered Nurse
Vancouver Island Health Authority
08.2019 - Current
Return To Registered Nurse Practice -
Thompson Rivers University
01.2018 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interior Health Authority
10.2017 - 07.2019
Canadian Nursing Review Program For IEN’S -
Omni College
06.2016 - 02.2017
Care Aide
Classic Life Care & Private Employers
05.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Cebu Doctors' University
06.2004 - 03.2009
Heart and Stroke BLS for Healthcare Providers
IV Therapy
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Workers
Violence Prevention
Central Venous Catheter Care
VAC Academy
Fall Prevention
Fit Testing
Safe Use of Insulin Pens and Glucose Monitoring
Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management
Foot Care Nurse
Private Practice
4 2022 - Current
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