Garry J Armstrong -2024
Josselyn Ascani
Register Practical Nurse
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RPN graduate from Algonquin College, eager to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care at Perley Health. Skilled in clinical procedures, restorative care, and interdisciplinary collaboration, I excel in delivering high-quality care with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Passionate about enhancing the well-being of seniors and veterans, I am committed to teamwork and excellence in a dynamic long-term care setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2044
2044
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Unregulated Care Provider
Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively while consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Ensured accurate medication administration for improved patient outcomes.
Personal Support Worker
Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Personal Support Worker
Saint Patrick's Home
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Knowledge in mechanical lifts, whirlpool bath, transferring and positioning techniques for patients.
- Supported older adults living with cognitive impairments and/or dementia, addressing responsive behaviors and ensuring safety.
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Algonquin College
Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
05.2001 - 10.2024
Skills
- Performing sterile techniques for wound care
- Bladder scans
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Oxygen administration
- IV preparation and medication administration
- Head-to-toe assessments
- Phlebotomy
- Developing nursing care plan
- Catheter insertion
- Patient teaching/ health promotion
- Setting up electrocardiograms
- Trained in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Registration Number: BE003095
Date of Registration: January, 2025
Interests
Perley Health Veterans-2023
Queensway Carleton Hospital-2024
Timeline
Unregulated Care Provider
Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
11.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
09.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Saint Patrick's Home
08.2020 - 01.2022
Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
05.2001 - 10.2024
Personal Support Worker
Algonquin College
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