Laverne Anderson
Gift Lake Metis Settlement ,Alberta
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Alberta Health Services, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and meticulous documentation. Skilled in wound care and palliative support, fostering dignity and comfort for patients during critical times. IndIgenous health is my ideal in this health field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Healthcare Worker
My Mom
Gift Lake Metis Settlement
08.2019 - 07.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to family members for timely intervention.
- Administered medications following prescribed schedules, ensuring adherence to health plans.
- Provided emotional support, fostering a positive environment for individuals in care.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting safety and hygiene.
- Documented daily activities and observations, maintaining accurate records for continuity of care.
- Facilitated the recovery process for post-operative care by administering wound care and monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced Moms well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Improved Moms mobility through personalized exercise plans and physical therapy techniques.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices, ensuring the highest quality of care for Mom.
- Helped maintain Moms hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance, fostering dignity and self-esteem in daily routines.
- Monitored Moms health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Always worked within my scope of practise
- I was just being my Mother’s daughter.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
McLennan, AB
03.2013 - 04.2017
- Worked within full scope of Licensed Practical Nurse
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient progress accurately, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manoir Du Lac Seniors Facility
McLennan, AB
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care.
- Worked within full scope of practise.
- Was often nurse in charge with the Health care aides during shifts.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse, #36712 - 2013 -
Northern Lakes College
High Prairie, ABHealth Care Aide
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton04.2004
Skills
Worked within my full scope of practise
Compassionate caregiving
Organizational growth
Housekeeping tasks
Vital signs monitoring
Behavioral support
Dementia care
Transportation assistance
Meal preparation
Personal hygiene assistance
Mobility support
Palliative care
Cultural sensitivity
Medical equipment operation
Fall prevention
Chronic disease management
Patient care
Dressing assistance
Recording vital signs
Wound care
Bedside care
Feeding assistance
Medication administration
Infection control
Documentation
Patient advocacy
Medical charting
Ambulation assistance
Care plan adherence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Cree
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aide-current
BLS-current
CPR-current
Class 5 drivers license
Additional Information
Wound care
Foot care
Palliative care
Netcare Format experience
Patient charting
Working within full scope of practice
First Language is Cree, fluent with speaking and understanding.
Ability to work with a team and independently
Reliable and consistent
Clear Criminal record check, clear
Clear child welfare check
Timeline
Home Healthcare Worker
My Mom
08.2019 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manoir Du Lac Seniors Facility
05.2014 - 02.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
03.2013 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, #36712 - 2013 -
Northern Lakes College
Health Care Aide
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology