Summary
Nursing, social and health care leadership functions in a multi-disciplinary setting that rewards experience and versatility. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yukon Government
08.2018 - Current
- Team lead functions in an extended care unit of 12 to 24 residents. Overseeing the duties of the nursing home attendants on shift.
- Behavioral Care and support services to persons with challenges to be as independent as they can be.
- Dementia care and palliative nursing functions including participating in MAID inter-disciplinary planning procedures for residents.
- Processing referrals for OT, PT, RT, SLT, Dietician and MD.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Licensed Practical Nurse & Nursing Aide Functions
Alberta Health Affiliated Care facilities
01.2016 - 08.2018
- LPN
- NORICA NURSING SERVICES
- JANUARY 2018- August 2018
- Collaborating with care teams.
- Medication administration PO, IM, IV and SC.
- Processing Doctors orders, verifying supplies and accuracy of dosage.
- Appropriately advocating for clients for clients' requests and medication changes/needs.
- Wound dressings, Neuro vitals, focused assessments, blood glucose monitoring and documentation of care.
- Communicated with resident's family on changes to care and required supplies, such as batteries and extra clothing. Activated post-fall procedures and follow-up as per facility policy
- Identified and monitored behaviors of concerns in residents.
- Monitored Vital Signs and Neuro-vitals for Post-Stroke rehabilitating patients.
HCA
CBI HOME HEALTH CALGARY
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted with activities of daily living, provided care, and enhanced clients’ physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
- Assisted clients in activities of daily living and leisure
- Provided personal hygiene and care, assisting clients with 2 and 4 walkers and wheelchairs. Use of commode in toileting, lifts, and transfers.
- Assisted with day-to-day activities, which included grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping,and laundry
- Practiced safety standards daily in the client’s safety plan. Fed clients, measured intake and output, and provided catheter care.
- Assisted with bed transfers, lifting, repositioning, and walking.
- Assisted clients with therapeutic activities such as range of motion exercises.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
12.2017
MBA. Master of Business Administration - Marketing
06.1999
Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry
01.1990
Determination of Trace metals concentrationn levels in Soils using AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrometry)
Skills
- LPN (9 years)
- Dementia Care (4 years)
- Team Building and Collaboration (10 years)
- Patient care (7 years)
- RETAIL SALES (10 years)
- Medication Administration (7 years)
- Nursing (8 years)
- SALES (10 years)
- Customer Satisfaction (10 years)
Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Present
- Respectful Workplace Training Present
- Essentials in Hospice & Palliative Care for Nurses June 2020 to Present Training completed in June 2020
- LPN CODE OF ETHICS September 2019 to Present
- Medication Administration September 2019 to Present
- RAI-MDS 2 Certification 2019 to Present
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Yukon Government
08.2018 - Current
HCA - CBI HOME HEALTH CALGARY
10.2016 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse & Nursing Aide Functions - Alberta Health Affiliated Care facilities
01.2016 - 08.2018
Bow Valley College - Diploma, Nursing
Ambrose Alli University - MBA. Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Bendel State University - Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry
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