Jericho Alas
Maple,Ontario
Summary
Ambitious Registered Practical Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Experience in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical and surgical procedures . Analytical and strategic with excellent problem solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to take extra steps to meet expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med/Surg
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
Bracebridge, ON
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
Cardiology
Dartmouth General Hospital
Halifax, NS
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
GI Medicine
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
Vaughan, ON
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, and IV's.
General Internal Medicine
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
King City, ONCertificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Seneca College
King City, ONSkills
- Intravenous therapy
- IV insertion
- Wound dressing
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Thorough Head-To-Toe Assessments
- Patient Care Planning
- Problem resolution capability
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Management
- Diabetes Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Mask Fit Test Certification
Timeline
Med/Surg
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Cardiology
Dartmouth General Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2024
GI Medicine
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2023
General Internal Medicine
Toronto General Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Seneca College