Justine Fowler
St Catharines,ON
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in LTC patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RPN Student
Niagara College/ United Mennonite Home
Vineland, ON
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, or via G-tube depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines, Kangaroo pumps and placing catheters correctly according to policies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses, and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Personal Support Worker
Niagara College / Tabor Manor
St. Catharines, ON
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer topical medications.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, ON03.2024
Personal Support Worker -
Niagara College
Welland, ON01-2022
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St Thomas Adult Education
St. Catharines, ON06.2010
Office Assistant -
St Thomas Adult Education
St. Catharines, ON06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Arts And Sciences
Niagara College
Welland, ONSkills
- Ontario Registered Practical Nurse
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Wound Care
- Gastrostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Knowledge of common physical health conditions
- Knowledge of common cognitive and mental health conditions
- Time management and Organization
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- ADL Assistance
- Team player
- Family Communication
Certification
- Certified Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care, Advanced Gerontological Education - 2021
- Palliative Care Certification for PSW's, Life and Death Matters - 2021
- Standard First Aid - BLS CPR (HCP), St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean - 2021
- CPR Level - BLS (HCP) - 2023
- WHIMIS (GHS), WellNet - 2022
- AODA, OSG - 2023
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Ontario Labour Board - 2023
- N95 Fit Testing, Keen and Associates - 2022
- Core; Health Care Provider Controls, Public Health Ontario - 2021
- Core: Chain of Transmission & Risk Assessment, Public Health Ontario - 2023
- Facilitating Effective Eating in Dysphagia, Feed - 2021
- IPAC While Supporting Residents at Mealtime, CLRI - 2021
- Communicating about Hospice Palliative Care, CLRI - 2021
- Breaking the Chain of Transmission: IPAC Core Concepts and Practices, CLRI - 2023
- Building Relationships, CLRI - 2021
- Coping With Grief, CLRI- 2021
Timeline
RPN Student
Niagara College/ United Mennonite Home
01.2024 - 03.2024
Personal Support Worker
Niagara College / Tabor Manor
11.2021 - 01.2022
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Niagara College
Personal Support Worker -
Niagara College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St Thomas Adult Education
Office Assistant -
St Thomas Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) - Arts And Sciences
Niagara College
- Certified Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care, Advanced Gerontological Education - 2021
- Palliative Care Certification for PSW's, Life and Death Matters - 2021
- Standard First Aid - BLS CPR (HCP), St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean - 2021
- CPR Level - BLS (HCP) - 2023
- WHIMIS (GHS), WellNet - 2022
- AODA, OSG - 2023
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Ontario Labour Board - 2023
- N95 Fit Testing, Keen and Associates - 2022
- Core; Health Care Provider Controls, Public Health Ontario - 2021
- Core: Chain of Transmission & Risk Assessment, Public Health Ontario - 2023
- Facilitating Effective Eating in Dysphagia, Feed - 2021
- IPAC While Supporting Residents at Mealtime, CLRI - 2021
- Communicating about Hospice Palliative Care, CLRI - 2021
- Breaking the Chain of Transmission: IPAC Core Concepts and Practices, CLRI - 2023
- Building Relationships, CLRI - 2021
- Coping With Grief, CLRI- 2021
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