Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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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
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • 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
09.2023 - 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
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • 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
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • 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
10.2020 - 08.2023
  • 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
03.2024 - 04.2024

Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services
09.2023 - Current

Clinical Practicum - Medicine and Surgery

Sturgeon Community Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023

Clinical Practicum - Long term care

Capital Care Dickensfield
10.2022 - 11.2022

Student position

Homeland Housing
10.2020 - 08.2023

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
Jessalyn Nelson