Laura Leach
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Personal Support Worker
Christian Horizons
Ottawa, ON
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helsinki Polytechnic
Helsinki, Finland05.2003
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2016
Personal Support Worker
Christian Horizons
04.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helsinki Polytechnic
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