Jennifer Roque
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of Clinical Nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quality building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situaltions.
Connect Care Trained.
Medi tech Trained.
CERNER trained.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northern Health Authority
Fort St. James, BC
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
Nurse Relief Inc.
Edmonton, AB
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Staff Registered Nurse- Long Term Care
Edith Cavell Care Centre
Lethbridge, AB
12.2010 - 10.2022
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Supervised and upheld cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Graduate Registered Nurse- Home Care Nurse
We Care Health Services
Lethbridge, AB
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history and current conditions or complaints.
- Communicated clinical information to patients and family members.
- Assessed patients by interviewing and recording vital signs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical,
Elder Grange
Isle Of Man, United Kingdom
01.2002 - 11.2006
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse -medical Surgical Unit
Ramos General Hospital
Philippines, Tarlac
10.1997 - 08.2001
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University
Philippines03.1997
Skills
- Charting and Documentation
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Preventive Healthcare
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Intake and Discharge
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northern Health Authority
11.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Nurse Relief Inc.
11.2022 - 02.2024
Staff Registered Nurse- Long Term Care
Edith Cavell Care Centre
12.2010 - 10.2022
Graduate Registered Nurse- Home Care Nurse
We Care Health Services
10.2007 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical,
Elder Grange
01.2002 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse -medical Surgical Unit
Ramos General Hospital
10.1997 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University