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Kelsey Zylstra

Lacombe,AB

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse looking to further develop skills and knowledge with a fulfilling career in an Assisted Living or Long Term Care facility. Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with experience in providing compassionate care centering around the client and family.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services
Lacombe, AB
06.2023 - Current
  • Delivering compassionate care to increase comfort as well as psychological and social well-being.
  • Maintaining client safety through thorough rights and checks during medication administration, and checking physician orders.

Environmental Services II

Alberta Health Services
Lacombe, AB
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Safe handling of chemicals, proper waste and biohazard disposal.
  • In charge when Work Lead absent, fill call-in shifts and provide leadership when needed.

RDP PN Clinical Experience - Preceptorship

Villa Marie
Red Deer, AB
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with residents to facilitate quality care.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes to the case manager and documented appropriately.

RDP PN Clinical Experience - Acute Care

Innisfail Hospital & Care Centre
Innisfail, AB
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained client dignity by promoting respect and privacy.
  • Rural Nurse Connect Care Training completed.

RDP PN Clinical Experience - Continuing Care

Points West Living
Red Deer, AB
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Followed individualized care plans to ensure safe and effective care was received.
  • Memory Care experience for the duration of the clinical.

Environmental Services II

Alberta Health Services
Ponoka, AB
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Preventing the spread of infection by following AHS policy and cleaning procedures.
  • Prioritizing daily task schedule, utilizing time management skills.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nurse

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB
05.2023

Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB
04.2021

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Detail-oriented
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliable, Professional

Certification

  • HSF Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider - Active
  • Active Practice Permit with the CLPNA

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services
06.2023 - Current

RDP PN Clinical Experience - Preceptorship

Villa Marie
03.2023 - 04.2023

RDP PN Clinical Experience - Acute Care

Innisfail Hospital & Care Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022

RDP PN Clinical Experience - Continuing Care

Points West Living
05.2022 - 06.2022

Environmental Services II

Alberta Health Services
01.2020 - 06.2023

Environmental Services II

Alberta Health Services
05.2019 - 04.2020

Diploma - Practical Nurse

Red Deer Polytechnic

Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences

Red Deer Polytechnic
Kelsey Zylstra