Joanna Patricia Lim
Surrey,BC
Summary
To pursue a casual position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in where I can make the most of my nursing education and training in addition to my interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Home Support Supervisor
Burnaby Home Support
06.2022 - Current
Full Time Home Support Supervisor
Surrey Home Support
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervises designated staff by assigning work and determining priorities, evaluating, and providing feedback on employee performance and evaluations, determining training and orientation requirements, and orienting new staff; resolves staffing issues including calling in staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels, where required
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to meet the needs of the client in accordance with competency guidelines, established standards of practice and current legislative scope of practice; shares information and knowledge, provides direction, assignment, and supervision to unregulated care providers, as appropriate
- Visits assigned staff in the client's home to assess the skills and abilities of the staff to meet the client's needs; maintains records of such visit; completes and maintains related records and documentation such as progress reports, observations, and client charting; reports and responds to problems such as care issues, complaints, safety concerns by investigating and taking required action
- Performs nursing care and procedures and evaluates client outcomes; records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff for follow up; administers medications at assigned clients according to established policies and procedures, including medication reminders
- Responds to general inquiries by telephone and in person; provides direction and information about available programs and policies
Full Time Home Care Nurse
Burnaby Home Health
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Plans, organizes, and establishes client care plan priorities when providing care; responds to unexpected events and changing client needs within scope and competencies
- Promotes client involvement in health care decisions by facilitating teaching strategies to increase the client's understanding of care plan, chronic disease management, nursing procedures and/or interventions
- Reviews and evaluates teaching strategies as needed
- Documents and updates relevant care and procedures information to ensure client safety
- Working knowledge of Wound Care skills in assessment, care plan recommendations in collaboration with Wound Care Clinician, and discharge planning to self-care by teaching clients and/or their families so they can care for Chronic wounds in their home
- Working knowledge in Palliative Care nursing assessment, symptom management, and end of life care while supporting families and/or care givers with the guidance of the Palliative Clinician
- Teaches patients and families/care givers about risk reduction strategies, emergency management, and use of prescribed medications, self-management skills, lifestyle adjustments, and health maintenance
- Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/care giver; provides information and demonstration of care activities
Casual Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosemary Heights
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Assesses residents’ needs; plans, implements and evaluates resident care, Ensures focused resident care is provided and resident rights are observed
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments, Monitors and reports changes in physical and psychological conditions of residents and documents
- Assists residents with care, which includes activities of daily living
- Maintains an up to date knowledge of facility policies and procedures, particularly those concerning the administration and recording of medications, safety and emergency procedures
Community Health Worker
Home Support
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Support independent living for clients within their community, provide assistance to individuals and their families to help them stay home as long as possible by executing team’s care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of The Fraser Valley
02.2025
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
CDI College
06.2017
General Studies -
Douglas College
02.2014
Secondary -
Johnston Heights Secondary
06.2013
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Home safety evaluation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Organized and detail oriented
Timeline
Casual Home Support Supervisor
Burnaby Home Support
06.2022 - Current
Full Time Home Support Supervisor
Surrey Home Support
11.2021 - 06.2022
Full Time Home Care Nurse
Burnaby Home Health
04.2018 - 04.2020
Community Health Worker
Home Support
10.2017 - 02.2018
Casual Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosemary Heights
08.2017 - 10.2018
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
CDI College
General Studies -
Douglas College
Secondary -
Johnston Heights Secondary
Bachelor of Science -
University of The Fraser Valley
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