Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
03.2020 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cupar And District Nursing Home
07.2019 - 03.2020
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Continuing Care Assistant
Cupar And District Nursing Home
01.2016 - 07.2019
Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.