Jennifer Gouthro
New Waterford,Nova Scotia
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Shannex, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at providing palliative care while ensuring comfort and dignity for terminally ill patients, demonstrating both clinical expertise and empathetic support.
Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shannex
Sydney River, NS
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VON
Sydney, NS
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to different medical environments, demonstrating versatility in patient care delivery.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices across assignments.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, healthcare management, and prevention strategies, promoting overall wellness.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shannex
Sydney River, NS
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs under supervision.
- Assisted in patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Participated in patient education by providing information on health maintenance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS06-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Patient evaluations
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shannex
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
VON
05.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shannex
05.2023 - 02.2024
Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College