Kelly Rice
Surrey,BC
Summary
Full Scope Licensed Practical Nurse with 15+ years experience in Community Health/Home Health Nursing and Case Management. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
Licensed with the BCCNM.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Community Care Manager (LPNCCM)
Vancouver Coastal Health- Pender Home Health
Vancouver, BC
09.2019 - Current
- Working as an LPN Case Manager within a multidisciplinary team to provide a supportive environment for clients allowing clients to improve quality of life and promote independence while respecting clients' personal choices
- Document and updating all relevant care and home support orders/services, promptly to provide client safety and comfort
- Long Term Care and Assisted Living applications, determining eligibility through MDS/Rai assessment reviews, MMSE, MOCA exams
- Educating patients and families on available community resources, and facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Serious illness and goals of care conversations, IPace, at times, implementing a palliative approach to care
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, identify potential risks, and recommend improvements for safety and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient well-being by conducting thorough assessments and developing comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
Ambulatory/Home Care Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health-Pender Home Health
Vancouver
03.2013 - Current
- Ambulatory/Home care/Outreach Nurse- Performing assessments and plans, implementing and providing personal and nursing care services to clients, both in their homes and in the community, who have a variety of mental health disorders, addiction and comorbidities
- Administering oral, SC and IM medications.
- Planning, organizing and establishing client care plan priorities when providing care; responding to unexpected events and changing client needs within the scope of practice and competency guidelines
- Evaluating outcomes, recording observations and reporting problems and/or changes to designated staff, while implementing a trauma-informed practice.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and social workers, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering trust and open communication.
- Serious illness and goals of care conversations, IPace, at times, implementing a palliative approach to care
- Facilitated seamless transitions between levels of care by coordinating with other healthcare providers, ensuring a consistent approach to managing chronic or complex wounds across settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex wounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse Discharge Coordinator
VGH
Vancouver, BC
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Transitioning clients from hospital stays back into the community with new or existing supports.
- Established strong relationships with community-based organizations to provide additional resources and support for discharged patients in need of continued assistance at home or other facilities outside hospitals.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient discharge process by coordinating with medical teams and ensuring timely communication between departments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health-Pennsylvania Supported Suites
Vancouver
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Full-scope nursing to provide supportive care for 10 long-term residents from 'hard to house' SRO's
- Nursing & support care for 10 long-term residents from 'Hard to House' SRO's
- Working within full scope nursing/ addiction and mental health care
- Providing Harm reduction, administering medications and MAP(managed alcohol programs)
- Providing all wound care including compression and packing.
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Durham College
Oshawa, ON2004
Skills
- Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Home Health Care
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team verbally and in writing
- Wound Care
- Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers
- Chronic Disease Management
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team
- Compassionate Care
- Case Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Community Care Manager (LPNCCM)
Vancouver Coastal Health- Pender Home Health
09.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Discharge Coordinator
VGH
03.2019 - 08.2019
Ambulatory/Home Care Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health-Pender Home Health
03.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health-Pennsylvania Supported Suites
03.2009 - 03.2013
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Durham College