Jennifer Worsley-Giroux
Little Britain,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a progressive career history in direct patient and acute care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- LTC- Assisted with ADLs, Assisted with feeding and ambulation
- Skills include Sterile dressing change, SC injections, and IM injections
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Skills Include: Monitoring in/out, sterile dressing changes, signs, and symptoms of infection after surgeries
- Mental Health – Gave IM injections to patients coming into the outpatient clinic and listened to the interaction and assessments done by the mental health nurse
- Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion
- Worked as bartender and waitress at the Royal Canadian Legion, serving meals for weddings and other special occasions and at the Fenelon Township Community Centre
- Helped residents during special activities at Caressant Care Nursing Home
- Face painting booth at the Fenelon Falls Santa Claus Parade for Big Brothers and Sisters
- Medication administration, Head to toe assessments, Epic Charting and Paper Charting
- Wound treatments, IV administration, CBI administration and monitoring, Blood transfusions
- Catheter administration and care, Assist with ADL’s, Transcribe MD orders, Address family questions and concerns, Education for family and patient
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Practical Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Medication administration, Head to toe assessments, Epic Charting and Paper Charting
- Wound treatments, IV administration, CBI administration and monitoring, Blood transfusions
- Catheter administration and care, Assist with ADLs, Transcribe MD orders, Address family questions and concerns, Education for family and patient
Personal Support Worker
Ross Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Assist with ADL’s, Incontinence Care, Provide Bath's, Toileting
- Assist with Feeding, Transfers, Catheter Care, Complex Care Patients
- Rehabilitation patients, palliative Patients
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Order of Nurses
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Nursing Diploma -
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON2021
WHMIS Training -
2020
AODA Training -
2020
NVCI Training -
2019
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Durham Continuing Education
Oshawa, ON2010
PSW Certificate -
2010
Skills
- Skills and Abilities:
- Confident in reproach techniques and de-escalating of dementia patients
- Point of Care and Epic Comfortable, quick learner, innovative
- Patient Care
- Home Visits
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Seizure Management
- Patient Discharging
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Hard-working, responsible, friendly person
- Strongly self-motivated, enthusiastic
Certification
Certified in First Aid/CPR, CPI, NVCI, and GPA Training Completed Defibrillation Course G License
Fundamentals of Hospice and Palliative Care Preceptorship Training (Through SE Home Health) Gerontology Certificate Courses through Contact North
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Ross Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2021
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Order of Nurses
06.2014 - 04.2016
Nursing Diploma -
Sir Sandford Fleming College
WHMIS Training -
AODA Training -
NVCI Training -
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Durham Continuing Education
PSW Certificate -
Certified in First Aid/CPR, CPI, NVCI, and GPA Training Completed Defibrillation Course G License
Fundamentals of Hospice and Palliative Care Preceptorship Training (Through SE Home Health) Gerontology Certificate Courses through Contact North
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