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Reshma Jose

Grande Prairie

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 10 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Northern Addiction Center - Detox
11.2023 - Current

Assisting patients undergoing detoxification from substances like alcohol and drugs.

Assessing patients medical history and history of substance use and developing individualized detox plans.

Carrying out assessment for monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms .

Administering medications and treatments to patients undergoing detoxification

Providing emotional and psychological support to patients during the detox process.

Collaborating with members of health care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

understanding the stress ,trauma ,post traumatic stress,anxiety ,panic attacks that the patients are experiencing.

Monitoring complications of substance use like seizures ,delirium tremens , psychosis .

Documenting patient progress and directing towards treatment plans .

Participating in ongoing education and training to stay current on best practices in detox nursing.

Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and protocols related to detoxification and medical management.



Licensed Practical Nurse

Mackenzie Place continuing care
08.2017 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • insertion and removal of indwelling and suprapubic catheters.
  • supervising staff on medication administration.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sutherland Long Term Care
12.2014 - 05.2017
  • 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.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Discharge procedures and inter facility transfer.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Registered Nurse

Lourde Hospital
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administration of oral ,intramuscular ,intradermal,subcutaneous and oral medications.
  • insertion and removal of supra pubic and indwelling urinary catheters
  • insertion and removal of nasogastric tubes
  • Admission and discharge planning
  • Health education to patients and family members
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sidhi Sadan Lourdes College of Nursing
India
08.2013

Skills

  • Documenting Incidents
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Specimen Results Interpretation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Sample Collection
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Care Planning
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Caregiving Skills
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Wound Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Northern Addiction Center - Detox
11.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mackenzie Place continuing care
08.2017 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sutherland Long Term Care
12.2014 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse

Lourde Hospital
08.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sidhi Sadan Lourdes College of Nursing
Reshma Jose