Kassandra Zoleta
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Patient-Oriented Practical Nurse with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Caring and Compassionate with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building abilities. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver ongoing, high-quality care and education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Preceptoship (264 Hours)
Bethany Care Disdbury
1201 15 Ave, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures throughout daily tasks.
- Provided compassionate care for patients while maintaining supportive and comfortable environment
- Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality nursing care by constantly seeking for ways to improve and asking for feedback from preceptor and co-workers.
- Developed excellent time management skills by setting priorities for tasks and responsibilities when caring for multiple residents.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to prevent infection and provide protection.
Clinical (120 Hours)
Peter Lougheed Centre - Unit 49 Cardiology
3500 26 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J4
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients, noting any abnormalities that needed more attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to acquire new knowledge and skills.
- Adhered to strict infection control protocols to provide safe and hygienic environment.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
Clinical (232 Hours)
Peter Lougheed Centre - Unit 42 General Medicine
3500 26 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J4
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, conducting head to toe assessment, and documenting patient information.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to prevent infection and provide protection.
- Developed strong organizational skills through careful management of multiple patient assignments and competing priorities during clinical rotations.
Clinical Experience (120 Hours)
Carewest Colonel Belcher
1939 Veteran's Way NW, Calgary, AB T3B 5Y8
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Bathed, dressed, and fed patients who needed special help and attention due to discomfort, illnesses, or disabilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and general wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Ensured residents were transferred safely, employing proper techniques to avoid falls and accidents.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06.2024
Expected Provisional Permit - First Week of 06/24
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Task Prioritization
- Computer Skills
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
Basic Life Support - Heart & Stroke Foundation - Issued January 2024
Immunization Certificate - College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Blood Transfusion Certificate – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Central Venous Catheter, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, and Implanted Venous Access Device Certificate – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Parenteral Nutrition Certificate – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Basic Life Support - Heart & Stroke Foundation
Connect Care - Nurse Adult and Pediatric Medical Surgical
Timeline
Nursing Preceptoship (264 Hours)
Bethany Care Disdbury
03.2024 - 04.2024
Clinical (120 Hours)
Peter Lougheed Centre - Unit 49 Cardiology
02.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical (232 Hours)
Peter Lougheed Centre - Unit 42 General Medicine
10.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Experience (120 Hours)
Carewest Colonel Belcher
05.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Bow Valley College
Expected Provisional Permit - First Week of 06/24