Jolene Connors
Prince George
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience including staff supervision. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care
Northern Health
01.2023 - Current
- Provided wound care using a clean and sterile technique
- Performed Catheterization to both female and male residents using a sterile technique
- Administered medications including IM and SC injections
- Worked with a variety of heath care team members
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
Licensed Practical Nurse: Primary Care Nurse
Northern Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Community RAI Assesmnets
- Immunizations
- Supervision Of Home Suuport Workers
- Develop care plans to suit clients need
- Wound care, staple and stich removal
- Catheter insertion, removal and care.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Home Support Team Lead
Northern Health
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Supervised Community Health Workers
- Provided Education and training for Community Health Workers(CHWs)
- Observed CHWs in clients homes to ensure safe and proper practices
- Develop care plans to suit clients need.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Aged Care
Northern Health
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided wound care using a clean and sterile technique
- Performed Catheterization to both female and male residents using a sterile technique
- Administered medications including IM and SC injections
- Worked with a variety of heath care team members
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
Licensed Practical Nurse – HCAP Instructor
Northern Health
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided Therory and Lab for 30 students
- Performed Evaluations and graded assignments
- Developed leaning materials for the needs of the curriculum
- Created Schedules for laboratory times, clinicals and practicums.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Overlander Extended Care/ Ponderosa Lodge
Interior Health
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Medication administration
- Trachea care including changing of inner cannula, monitoring ventilators and inline suctioning
- Assisting residents with ADLs including using numerous types of mechanical lifts
- Participating in filling out patient safety learning tools.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Community Services Society
Greater Vancouver Community Services Society
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised Community Health Workers
- Provided Education and training for Community Health Workers(CHWs)
- Observed CHWs in clients homes to ensure safe and proper practices
- Develop care plans to suit clients need.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Aged Care
Northern Health
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided wound care using a clean and sterile technique
- Performed Catheterization to both female and male residents using a sterile technique
- Administered medications including IM and SC injections
- Worked with a variety of heath care team members
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care
We Care Home Services
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Assisted clients in home with wound care, medication and ADL’s
- Provided immunizations injections and teachings during flu season
- Educated and assisted clients with BGL monitoring and insulin injection
- Worked with a variety of heath care team members
- Participated in Flu Clinics, teaching about and giving vaccines.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Aged Care
Alzheimer's Association
10.2008 - 01.2009
- Team Leader of afternoon shift
- Administered medication to the mentally unstable
- Updated care plans regularly
- Organized appointments, such as Doctors visits, and transportation for residents
- Assisted with activities of daily living
- Assisted residents with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorders as well as Psychotic disorders
- Preformed wound care and wound care assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Care
Queensland Health
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Gathered information from patient and/or family member during an admission
- Performed daily assessments including blood pressures, pulse, temperature, blood glucose levels and fluid intake and output
- Monitored intravenous therapy and blood transfusions
- Utilized computer daily using Trends computer program
- Worked with a variety of health care staff
- Completed daily documentation including written and typed
- Administered medication orally and via injection.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Care Home
Cowichan Lodge
12.2005 - 09.2006
- Completed daily assessments on residents, as well as new admissions
- Worked closely with residents with dementia
- Helped with personal care
- Administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as well as distributing daily medication including narcotics, and monitored blood glucose levels
- Worked well with a team of Resident Care Aids, Registered Nurses, Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Licensed Practical Nurses
- Completed daily documentation including written and typed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BCundefined
01.2011
Graduate, Practical Nurse - undefined
Vancouver Island University-College
Nanaimo, BC01.2005
Skills
- Registered and licensed as a LPN
- Experienced with working with the elderly with Dementia, Alzheimer's as well as other mental health issues
- Skilled in medication administration including intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, narcotics, and blood glucose monitoring
- Well-organized, competent, and punctual
- Staff Supervision
- Patient evaluations
- Care Planning
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care
Northern Health
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse: Primary Care Nurse
Northern Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse – Home Support Team Lead
Northern Health
03.2016 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse – HCAP Instructor
Northern Health
12.2015 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Aged Care
Northern Health
12.2013 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse – Overlander Extended Care/ Ponderosa Lodge
Interior Health
12.2012 - 12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse – Community Services Society
Greater Vancouver Community Services Society
08.2010 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care
We Care Home Services
08.2009 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse - Aged Care
Northern Health
06.2009 - 06.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse - Aged Care
Alzheimer's Association
10.2008 - 01.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Care
Queensland Health
04.2007 - 07.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Care Home
Cowichan Lodge
12.2005 - 09.2006
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Graduate, Practical Nurse - undefined
Vancouver Island University-College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Vancouver Island University
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