Karen EDEN
Antigonish
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
RK MacDonald Nursing Home
12.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Resident Services Team Lead
Maples Retirement Complex
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Actively engage and interact with residents in assisting them with daily tasks and activities.
- Assist residents with taking of medications
- Take a leadership role within the resident services team and direct the activities of other team members.
- Led care team in delivering personalized support to residents, enhancing overall satisfaction and well-being.
Clinical Placement – Practical Nursing Re-Entry to Practice Program
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital – GARU/ Acute Stroke
04.2019 - 05.2019
Clinical Placement – Practical Nursing Re-Entry to Practice Program
RK MacDonald Nursing Home – Martha’s Place
04.2019 - 04.2019
Clinical Placement – Practical Nursing Re-Entry to Practice Program
Halifax Infirmary 8.4 General Medicine
12.2018 - 12.2018
Live-in Caregiver
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Supervise and care for children
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Classroom/Clinical Instructor
University of Pangasinan Phinma Education Network
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals
- Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work
- Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
- Prepare and facilitate classroom discussions and lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Staff Nurse
Specialist Group Hospital & Trauma Center
09.2007 - 10.2009
- Assist patients in identifying their needs for medical assistance, self-help and rehabilitation
- Observe symptoms and reactions including symptomatology of physical and mental condition.
- Encourage patients to accept modifications of their normal pattern of living imposed by chronic illness or permanent incapacity
- Execute legal order of the physician concerning treatment and medications
- Record and report facts about patients, including evaluation of the whole case
Education
Practical Nursing Re-entry to Practice Program -
Nova Scotia Community College
01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Pangasinan
Dagupan City, Philippines01.2007
Bachelor in Secondary Education - undefined
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Agoo, La Union, Philippines01.2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Palliative Care Course: CCNS Front Line Education Program 2019
- Dementia Care Course: Understanding the Journey 2018
- Standard First Aid AED CPR “C” 2018
- IV Therapy Training 2007
QUALIFICATIONS
- Has hospital experience both as a nurse and an instructor
- Able to give accurate medications and detailed care to clients as per instructions
- Ability to provide care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedure
- Highly motivated, hardworking and willing to be trained
- Personable with positive attitude; interact effectively with patients, families, and health care staff
- Proficient in communication in both written and oral forms
Languages
English
Filipino
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
RK MacDonald Nursing Home
12.2019 - Current
Clinical Placement – Practical Nursing Re-Entry to Practice Program
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital – GARU/ Acute Stroke
04.2019 - 05.2019
Clinical Placement – Practical Nursing Re-Entry to Practice Program
RK MacDonald Nursing Home – Martha’s Place
04.2019 - 04.2019
Clinical Placement – Practical Nursing Re-Entry to Practice Program
Halifax Infirmary 8.4 General Medicine
12.2018 - 12.2018
Resident Services Team Lead
Maples Retirement Complex
04.2018 - 01.2020
Live-in Caregiver
08.2012 - 03.2015
Classroom/Clinical Instructor
University of Pangasinan Phinma Education Network
06.2009 - 03.2011
Staff Nurse
Specialist Group Hospital & Trauma Center
09.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Pangasinan
Bachelor in Secondary Education - undefined
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Practical Nursing Re-entry to Practice Program -
Nova Scotia Community College