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Jennifer Engel

Nurse
Strathmore,AB

Summary

Compassionate Healthcare professional with 5 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Proven ability to solve complex problems and stay calm in emergency situations. Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide quality care.

Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physiotherapist Assistant

AHS
Strathmore, Alberta
09.2008 - 11.2010
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education
  • Checked vital signs on an hourly basis and contacted Charge Nurse or Doctor regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes

Health Care Aide

AHS
Strathmore, AB
08.2008 - 10.2008
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College Of The Rockies
Cranbrook
02.2007

Skills

  • Emergency response skills
  • Strategic analysis skills
  • Exemplary communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional oral communication skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • Organization and prioritization skill
  • Health care expertise
  • Trained in Nursing skills
  • Strong Medical terminology skills
  • Trained in basic health assessment
  • Illness and disease knowledge
  • Telephone skills
  • Customer service

Certification

First Aide Level C CPR

Health Care Aide Cert - 2007

AFLCA Fitness Instructor 2016- current

Ayurvedic Health Coach - 2019

Ayurvedic Health Counsellor - 2020

Timeline

Physiotherapist Assistant

AHS
09.2008 - 11.2010

Health Care Aide

AHS
08.2008 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College Of The Rockies

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