Josephine Carlos
Calgary
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Brenda Strafford Foundation, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation. Committed to fostering teamwork and regulatory compliance while adapting care plans to meet diverse patient needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AgeCare Seton
07.2015 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
In-Service LPN Educator
Brenda Strafford Foundation
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brenda Strafford Foundation
03.2010 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia College
Calgary, AB10-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
Certification
- BLS Training - Recent
Timeline
In-Service LPN Educator
Brenda Strafford Foundation
12.2022 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
AgeCare Seton
07.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brenda Strafford Foundation
03.2010 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Columbia College
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