Karina Silva
Licence Practical Nurse
Calgary,AB
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role with strong focus on patient care and clinical efficiency. Skilled in clinical judgment and compassionate care, I leveraged these abilities at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital to enhance patient outcomes. My expertise in chronic disease management and dementia care, combined with a talent for team collaboration, significantly improved care standards. Recognized for exceptional documentation skills and efficient wound care management, I consistently deliver quality patient education and evaluation.
Highly adaptable team player who thrives in fast-paced environments, ensuring effective collaboration and patient outcomes. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Practical Nurse
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in clinical rotations across various healthcare settings, including general medicine, cardiology, nephrology, and neurology, gaining diverse hands-on experience in nursing practice.
- Enhanced patient care and acquired assessment skills by providing and delivering individualized appropriate care according to the patient's needs.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, promoting timely healing and preventing infection.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medical protocols.
- Developed prioritization skills and enhanced critical thinking while dealing with high-stress situations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by seeking feedback from peers and preceptors to strengthen nursing knowledge and skills.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Transfer accountability and report to a multidisciplinary during shifts.
- Learned to follow policies and high standards of documentation using DAR notes to enhance clarity and efficiency delivering patients information.
- Contributed to a safe environment by adhering to infection control measures, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing through regular participation in professional development by engaging in training in medication administration, safety, infection precautions, and pump use.
- Managed time effectively, balancing coursework and clinical responsibilities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure accurate information exchange and collaboration in care decisions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Student Practical Nurse
Post Inn Village Long-term Care Oakville
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medication accurately following the ten rights under the instructor's supervision.
- Recognized by the director of care, patients and family for my initiative and caring approach while taking care of clients
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing staff and instructor.
- Had great exposition and the possibility to perform nursing care of patients with different types of pressure injury during placement.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- seek opportunities to learn, observe and perform as many skills as possible inside the scope of practice
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Seek opportunities to learn, observe and perform as many skills as possible inside the scope of practice
- Developed cooperative and good interaction with PSW, Nurses and multidisciplinary team to deliver the best care possible for the residents.
Personal Support Worker
Cama Woodlands Long Term Care
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Contributing to the effectiveness of the service plan
- Follow health and safety protocols with residents while performing the tasks with the health care team.
- Works with a multidisciplinary team to make sure that the needs of the residents are fulfilled
- Participates in the development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates
- Follow health and safety protocols with residents and the team.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Support Worker
Sunrise Senior Living Home, Oakville, ON
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Supports a group of seniors on their daily individual care needs
- Works with a multidisciplinary team to make sure that the needs of the residents are fulfilled
- Participates in the development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates
- Follow health and safety protocols with residents and the team
- Provides personal care following individual needs.
- Contributing to the effectiveness of the service plan.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Works with a multidisciplinary team to make sure that the needs of the residents are fulfilled.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Assisted the nurse in charge with Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Personal Support Worker Casual
Acclaim Health Care, Oakville, ON
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Provides personal support services to individuals and families in the community and retirement home settings
- Travel to client's home and assist with their personal care and daily activities
- Work collaboratively with healthcare team members such as nurses, coordinators and other PSWs.
- Provides bedside care in retirement homes as directed by the nurse or supervisor
- Performs light housekeeping when required as part of the care plan
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
Licensed Psychotherapist
Independent Practitioner
01.2002 - 11.2017
- Provided Vocational counselling to teenagers and adults to guide their career progression.
- Worked with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health in a supportive counselling role.
- Encouraged clients to discuss their emotional and professional concerns in therapy sessions.
- Established trusted relationships and provided counselling to clients to deal with a crisis.
- Supported clients in finding appropriate solutions for areas of concern using Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and other resources.
HR Consulting Manager
MPK Psychological Evaluation
08.2001 - 10.2017
- Worked as an HR consultant providing coaching to all levels of organizations in educational, government, services, and industrial segments
- Coordinator of Psychological Assessment Tools Development department
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth through skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Technical Leader responsible for the implementation of HR assessment tools for clients from multiple businesses
- Integrated data analytics into consulting engagements to provide actionable insights informing decision-making processes for clients.
- Worked as technical sales manager, understanding clients’ problems, defining customized solutions, and leading all sales process
- Managed diverse project teams with a focus on collaboration and communication to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Delivered effective presentations to senior executives, clearly communicating findings and recommendations from consulting projects.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, customized consulting services tailored to their specific needs.
- Balanced competing priorities under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while completing high-quality work assignments promptly.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sheridan College Institute of Heath And Sicence
Toronto, ON08.2024
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- experience with catheter care, oxygen therapy, postoperative care, G-tubs and feedings, and oncologic patients
- Chronic Disease Management and Palliative care
- Team Collaboration
- Master Nursing Assessments, Medication Administration
- Patient Education and evaluation
- Management of wound care and ostomies care
- very well-developed documentation skills and charting using DAR notes
- Work Planning, Prioritization and good time management developed
- Quality of care standards
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Student Practical Nurse
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Student Practical Nurse
Post Inn Village Long-term Care Oakville
09.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker Casual
Acclaim Health Care, Oakville, ON
12.2021 - 06.2022
Personal Support Worker
Cama Woodlands Long Term Care
11.2021 - 05.2023
Personal Support Worker
Sunrise Senior Living Home, Oakville, ON
05.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Psychotherapist
Independent Practitioner
01.2002 - 11.2017
HR Consulting Manager
MPK Psychological Evaluation
08.2001 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sheridan College Institute of Heath And Sicence
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