Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over five years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Hi, I’m
Joyce Rodriguez
Calgary,AB
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Origin Active Lifestyle, Swan, SW
Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored and charted five to six residents’ vital signs, pain, and glucose levels, head to toe assessment while establish rapport.
- Administered medications and injections to patients, included Insulin, as needed medications, administered enema and standing orders.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interprofessional healthcare team in providing client-center care.
- Processed orders from physician using MAR and TAR and follow up with pharmacist.
- Proficient in PointClickCare for documentation, EMR, Acurro, PowerChart
- Gathered information for new admission while adhere to facility's policies and procedure.
Peak Medical Group
Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Michael Garron Hospital
Licensed Practical Nurse
04.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Assessed five to six patients’ health condition and vital signs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Daily shift report for transfer of care and prioritize patient needs.
- Collected nasopharyngeal swab and isolate patient according to hospital protocol, and secured proper handling and storage of specimens.
- Participated in professional training session (IV therapy).
- Collected and documented information while adhered to personal health information protection act using Powerchart.
- Answered patient and family questions, and educate them on treatment and procedure during home care.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered COVID vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) to over 500 clients intramuscular, and observed for adverse reactions. Followed emergency protocol for life-threatening reactions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations, and evaluated its effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Switch Health Inc.
Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment.
- Assessed clients for any respiratory symptoms while complying with provincial COVID guidelines and protocols.
- Established client's rapport and obtained consent about the procedure.
- Collected over 500 clients' nasopharyngeal swab, followed proper technique and monitored responses.
- Educated clients to follow respiratory precaution, proper hand hygiene, social distancing and if needed, isolation while awaiting from COVID swab results.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to Accuro, and EMR tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Fudger House, City of Toronto SLTCC
Health Care Aide
06.2018 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Assisted 50+ residents with their daily routine in grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Employed mobility devices and mechanical lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Provided palliative care, give comfort and support to family.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reported to charge nurse in timely manner.
Education
Athabasca UniversityCalgary, AB
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
2028
University Overview
George Brown CollegeToronto, ON
Bachelor of Science
12.2020
University Overview
George Brown CollegeToronto, ON
Associate of Science
04.2018
University Overview
Eternal Beauty InstituteCalgary, AB
Associate of Arts from Medical Skincare Specialist
University Overview
University of San CarlosCebu, Philippines
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Education
03.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Documenting Intake
- Medical Records Management
- Writing Reports
- Maintaining Nutrition
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Origin Active Lifestyle, Swan, SW
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peak Medical Group
03.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michael Garron Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Switch Health Inc.
03.2021 - 03.2022
Health Care Aide
Fudger House, City of Toronto SLTCC
06.2018 - 02.2021
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science
George Brown College
Associate of Science
Eternal Beauty Institute
Associate of Arts from Medical Skincare Specialist
University of San Carlos
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Education
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