Joselin Carranza-Martinez
Toronto,ON
Summary
Hardworking Registered Practical Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Copernicus Lodge-Long-Term Care
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Medication administration via oral, rectal, and intramuscular injections; monitored post-administration responses.
- Administered seasonal Flu-shots to over 15 patients
- Insulin medication management for diabetic patients
- Provided sterilized catheter care and catheter insertion
- Reviewed charts, doctors' notes, and test results frequently in order to accurately provide updated patient care
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Collaborated with patient family and health care professionals, such as occupational therapists, specialized wound care nurses, power of attorney, and patient doctors to establish optimal patient care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to senior nurse on shift.
Nursing Student
West Park Healthcare Centre, Respiratory
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided Foley-catheter care and G-tube feedings while keeping sterilization and care of tubing's
- Performed suctioning of Tracheostomy tube while keeping sterilization and care of trach-tubing's
- Monitored lung sounds and performed Head-to-toe assessments frequently
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from ailments and disability/immobilization, along with assisting with other activities of daily living
- Frequently monitored and recorded vital signs
- Explained course of care and medication indications/ side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals such respiratory rehabilitation therapists to carry-out treatment plans and establish optimal patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Updated patient charts with data on both electronic medical records and paper charting, such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nursing Student
Brampton Civic Hospital, Oncology
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs, blood transfusions, and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored vital signs regularly and reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
George Brown College
Toronto, ON12.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Initiative and strong work ethic
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
- Privacy & Confidentiality
- Detail oriented
- Team Player
Certification
Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
First Aid & CPR BLS Certified
Languages
- English - Native
- Spanish - Proficient/Conversational
Timeline
Nursing Student
Copernicus Lodge-Long-Term Care
09.2020 - 12.2020
Nursing Student
West Park Healthcare Centre, Respiratory
05.2020 - 08.2020
Nursing Student
Brampton Civic Hospital, Oncology
01.2020 - 03.2020
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
George Brown College
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