Jessalyn Nelson
Vimy,AB
Summary
Reliable and caring Practical Nurse student, currently enrolled at NorQuest College with an end date of April 25. I am completing my final practicum at the Fort Saskatchewan community hospital. Upon completion, my plan is to work in a rural hospital. I have completed multiple certificates at school, through private foundations and with Alberta Health Services. I am friendly, compassionate and excellent with patients. While attending my last two semesters at school I worked as a health care aide at the Barrhead Healthcare Centre. Caring and compassionate
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Practical Nurse
Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Enhanced patient care by completing thorough assessments and creating individualized nursing plans.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medical protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure accurate information exchange and collaboration in care decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families throughout the treatment process, enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, promoting timely healing and preventing infection.
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Clinical Practicum - Medicine and Surgery
Sturgeon Community Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Completed a month-long rotation on a medicine unit then on a surgery unit, providing direct care to patients
- In addition to duties of my Capital Care practicum, I completed numerous dressing changes, NG tubes, various types of medication administration, staple removal, insulin administration and post mortem care
- Worked alongside nurses, physicians, and physiotherapists to help patients recover, meet their goals, and be discharged.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Clinical Practicum - Long term care
Capital Care Dickensfield
2022.10 - 2022.11
- Completed a long term care practicum through school, providing direct care to dementia patients
- Completed oral care, bathing, vital signs, lifts, meal assistance, peri-care, and various medication administration, thorough pharmacology, pathophysiology, and patient research
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Student position
Homeland Housing
2020.10 - 2023.08
- Worked casually in a variety of departments such as kitchen, laundry, and housekeeping at the Smithfield Lodge and Pembina Lodge.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- I try to be as flexible with my schedule and often take part in many shift pick ups or exchanges.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Norquest College
04.2024
Skills
- Thorough and efficient
- Eager to learn
- Accepting of feedback
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Patient focused
- Strong communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- ALBERTA HEALTH CARE AIDE DIRECTORY - Health Care Aide Certificate
- HEART & STROKE - Basic Life Support
- ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES - ROL Inform Care - On our best behaviours
- ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES - Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care Designation
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Relational Practice Course
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Infection Prevention and Control
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Elder Abuse
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Nursing Documentation 101-1
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION - Intro to Covid 19
- CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR PRACTICAL NURSE REGULATORS - LPN code of Ethics
References
- Tammy Franzke - Practical Nurse Preceptor - tammy.franzke@albertahealthservices.ca / (780) 982-5450
- Angela Kramm - Barrhead Healthcare Centre - angela.kramm@albertahealthservices.ca / (780) 674-2221
- Karla Holton - Homeland Housing - krowe@homelandhousing.ca / (780) 264-4841
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse
Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital
2024.03 - 2024.04
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
2023.09 - Current
Clinical Practicum - Medicine and Surgery
Sturgeon Community Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.02
Clinical Practicum - Long term care
Capital Care Dickensfield
2022.10 - 2022.11
Student position
Homeland Housing
2020.10 - 2023.08
Practical Nursing -
Norquest College
- ALBERTA HEALTH CARE AIDE DIRECTORY - Health Care Aide Certificate
- HEART & STROKE - Basic Life Support
- ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES - ROL Inform Care - On our best behaviours
- ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES - Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care Designation
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Relational Practice Course
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Infection Prevention and Control
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Elder Abuse
- COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA - Nursing Documentation 101-1
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION - Intro to Covid 19
- CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR PRACTICAL NURSE REGULATORS - LPN code of Ethics
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