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Jessica Lolarga

Sherwood Park,AB

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 10 years of clinical experiences in areas including Medical-Surgical, ICU/CVU and Wound Care Department. 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 and respectful attitude.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Aide

CBI Home Health
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding needs and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ICU Nurse

International Extended Care Center
11.2013 - 05.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Implemented IV Line & catheter insertion, and airway management, stoma care, tube and drains assessment and other contraptions
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as mechanical ventilator, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Frequently acts as a lead/charge nurse and trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions, monitoring telemetry
  • Supported family and patient during critical time and emergency cases

Wound Care Registered Nurse

International Extended Care Center
11.2013 - 05.2021
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Assessed and treated different types of wounds. Assisted physician for bedside wound debridement, Peg tube change, wound vacuum application, stoma care, post-op wound care.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Treated over 100 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Region 1 Medical Center
02.2011 - 10.2013
  • Provided direct nursing patient care by utilizing nursing process, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed caseload of 7-8 patients, simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy & medications, wound care, blood products administration

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pangasinan
Dagupan City, Philippines
03.2010

Skills

  • Basic care and monitoring (catheter, assistive devices, CBG, tubes (NGT, PEG, ETT, Tracheostomy, Chest Tube), lines and drains
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Nursing Process
  • EPIC EMR
  • Leadership Skills
  • Monitoring Recovery, Blood
  • BLS & ACLS Provider
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Active Listening, Good communication skills
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Certification

BLS and ACLS Provider- Heart & Stroke (July 2023)


Registered Nurse, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta

  • Registration Number- 129682


Registered Nurse, New York State BON

  • License Number- 891647

Timeline

Health Care Aide

CBI Home Health
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ICU Nurse

International Extended Care Center
11.2013 - 05.2021

Wound Care Registered Nurse

International Extended Care Center
11.2013 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Region 1 Medical Center
02.2011 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pangasinan

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