Team-oriented Licensed practical nurse with great leadership and communication skills and experience in palliative and oncology nursing. Excellent critical thinking and experience with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Fully committed to gaining more knowledge as an LPN and thriving in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Elizabeth
Taylor View Towers. 6950 Taylor Drive.
06.2023 - Current
Monitors and supports implementation of education programs developed by RN Educator
Answer doorbells, phone calls and supervising any emergencies after hours and weekends
Ensure resident care is delivered in a way that maintains resident dignity, privacy, and acknowledges independence, spirituality and individuality as per the Eden Philosophy
Responsible to cover any vacant shifts or sick calls during weekends and afterhours.
Mentors new and existing care partners: Health Care Aide (HCA) and LPN
Completes competency assessments for HCA and LPN: medication
administration/bath/shower procedures
Evaluates all health care staff on an ongoing basis with respect to meeting competency requirements; reports to Educator and/or Wellness Manager as need arises
Assist physician on rounds
Attends resident care conferences and communicate residents concerns to the appropriate Manager
Assesses, supports and mentors unit LPNs in wound care; observes and gives direction to health care staff
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Taylor View Towers 6950 Taylor Drive. Red Deer, AB
05.2021 - Current
Works and assists residents with dementia and Alzheimers disease
Provides AM and PM care for residents as well as post-op care such as wound care, infection treatment and pain management
Works and collaborates with colleagues & members of the health care team such as healthcare aides, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, educators and wellness managers
Assess, observes and report significant changes and outcomes on a resident to the physician or registered nurse
Medication Administration
Supervises health care aides with care, and medication administration and makes sure that medications are given in a timely manner, given in proper doses and recorded time of administration to ensure accuracy
Uses the Eden philosophy as a tool when caring for residents and dealing with families.
Student Practical Nurse
Red Deer Regional Hospital: Unit 33
09.2020 - 12.2020
Promptly communicated vital patient information to appropriate healthcare professionals
Provided and organized care for patients
Collaborated with colleagues to promote safe, competent, and ethical practice in clinical settings
Commended by an instructor for collaborating excellently with clients and co-workers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client-focused care
Practiced competently within applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws and employer policies.
Student Practical Nurse
The Hamlet
05.2020 - 06.2020
Collaborated with peers to identify patients' needs and developed a nursing care plan
Broadened my practice by caring for dementia patients with the aid of continuous research
Performed physical assessment, and vital signs, and administered medication using the 7 rights and 3 checks for patient identification
Maintained confidentiality and privacy of patients.
Student Practical Nurse
Timberstone Mews
09.2019 - 12.2019
Collected and organized data
Prioritized and maintained patient safety
Maintained professionalism while also nurturing therapeutic and trusting relationships with patients
Identified and provided solutions to specific patient needs.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Red Deer College
Red Deer, Alberta
Skills
Taking and recording vitals
Documenting
Medication administration
Patient monitoring
Patient assessment
Detail-oriented
Wound care
Catheterization
Colostomy care
Ostomy care
Responsible and Dependable
Safety, comfort and Hygiene
Team Management
Decision-Making
Cultural Awareness
First Aid/CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
BLS
It's your move certification
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Meditech Training
BBIT Self-Study Module
CLPNA certificate of learning in elder abuse course
CLPNA certificate of learning in relation practice course