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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Healthcare Aide
Care at Home Services
08.2023 - Current
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Healthcare Assistant
Home Instead
03.2023 - Current
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Student Practical Nurse (Preceptorship)
Vancouver General Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Student Practical Nurse (Clinicals)
Vancouver General Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
CDI College
Richmond, BC
12.2023
Pre-Nursing Sciences
Langara College
Richmond, BC
01.2022
Skills
Direct/Indirect Patient Care
Compassionate and Caring
Medication Administration
Oxygen Initiation
Personal Care Support
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Patient Care
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Companionship and Emotional Support
Patient Assessments and Monitoring
Patient Evaluation
Verbal and Written Communication
Intramuscular Injections
Insulin Administration
Wound Treatment
Certification
Emergency First Aide & CPR/AED Level C (Blended)
Fire Safety Video (All Health Authorities)
Hand Hygiene Basics HCA Completion Certificate Infection Control for Direct Care Workers
Infection Control for Non-Direct Care Workers
PHC Privacy and Confidentiality Provincial
Code Red – Fire Safety Training (Acute & Long-Term Care Facilities)
Safe Check Advanced Food Safety Certification
Waste Management Basics
WHMIS 2015 – Provincial Course
Violence Prevention Course 1-8
HCA Registry Number: 143415
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse (Preceptorship)
Vancouver General Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Student Practical Nurse (Clinicals)
Vancouver General Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Healthcare Aide
Care at Home Services
08.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Home Instead
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
CDI College
Pre-Nursing Sciences
Langara College
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