Hi, I’m
Lavina Agnelo Gonsalves
Registered Nurse
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in indirect patient care, triage, and care coordination in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively manage difficult patients and high-stress situations. Proven track record of building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and exceptional customer service skills.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hope Mission
Health Care Aid
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Supported clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Observed and reported changes in clients' physical or mental health to nursing staff
- Helped clients with movement and exercise, including transferring between beds and wheelchairs
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensuring clients receive appropriate nutrition
- Ensured clients' living spaces are clean and safe
- Recorded services delivered and client's health status accurately
Wockhardt Hospital
Registered Nurse, ICU
08.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Company Overview: Wockhardt Hospital, India
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored patient responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Educated patients and families about healthcare issues and treatment options
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator operations to promote patient stabilization
- Delivered age-appropriate care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients
- Coordinated post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and nursing staff
- Managed and secured controlled narcotics to prevent misuse
- Trained and oriented new nurses and student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting EKG readings and updating the medical team on changes
- Administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring accurate and timely care
- Wockhardt Hospital, India
Cardinal Gracias Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse, ICCU
03.2018 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: Cardinal Gracias Memorial Hospital, India
- Assisted in intubation, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy and endotracheal suctioning, and post-surgical care (e.g., Craniotomy, CABG)
- Proficient in providing basic care such as back care, sponge care, oral care, dressings, and bandages
- Experienced in administering blood products, TPN, high-risk medications, and APINCH medication
- Competent in Foley catheter, Ryles catheter, and IV-line insertions
- Capable of performing blood collection and arterial blood gas analysis
- Able to assist with CVP line, temporary pacemaker, HD catheter insertion, IVF and medication administration, colostomy care, and ICD care
- Maintained high energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
- Employed critical thinking to address problems and evaluate solutions
- Developed effective working relationships and participated in team-building activities
- Ensured smooth operations by preparing written communications, reports, and documents
- Cardinal Gracias Memorial Hospital, India
Education
Nightingale Institute of NursingBanglore, India
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Education
03.2023
University Overview
- Graduation with Distinction, March 2023
- Final Grade: 75.42%
Uday Ger School of Nursing
from Revised General Nusring And Midwifery
01.2018
University Overview
- Graduation with Distinction, January, 2018
- Final Grade: 72%
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Effective Decision Making
- Empathetic Support
- Strategic Decision Making
- Comprehensive Care Assessment
- Empathetic Patient Engagement
- Patient Care Consultation
- Collaborative Task Management
- Comprehensive Patient Analysis
- Patient Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Management
- Advanced Wound Care
- Patient IV Management
- Basic Life Support Expertise
- Expertise in ACLS Protocols
- Blood Collection Expertise
- Infection Control Practices
- Catheter Insertion Expertise
- Pulmonary Support Expertise
- Patient-Centered Diabetic Care
- Expertise in ICCU Patient Management
Certification
- RN Canada, 142837
- RN India, XXXVIII-57888
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced First Aid and CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Aid
Hope Mission
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Wockhardt Hospital
08.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, ICCU
Cardinal Gracias Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2023
- RN Canada, 142837
- RN India, XXXVIII-57888
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced First Aid and CPR
Nightingale Institute of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Education
Uday Ger School of Nursing
from Revised General Nusring And Midwifery
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