Leanne Johnson
West Kelowna,BC
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse wanting to support patients with their end of life plan.
Committed to collaborating with individuals and their families and their physicians during the end of life process.
Possess strong organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to work independently and in collaboration with other multidisciplinary professionals
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
EDMP Rep BCNU
Interior Health Authority
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Spoke with BCNU members over the telephone to support them from suffering from either occupational or non-occupational illness or injury.
- Collaborated with the disability management team and managers, etc. to create a holistic careplan of support to the member.
- collaborated with other professionals, ie social workers, physiotherapists, etc to create a holistic careplan of support for the member.
- attended management meetings with the member for their graduated return to work plans either in person or over the internet.
Community Care Coordinator
Interior Health
04.2013 - 05.2022
- Supported nurses during their work day by ensuring there were enough staff at work so that clients could be cared for in their homes.
- collaborated with other team members to create careplans for clients to support them in their homes and community.
- collaborated with management team in hiring of new staff and when there were issues with work performance.
- provided care to the clients when there was a shortage of staff that day in the health unit
- spoke with physicians, physiotherapists, social workers, etc over the phone to discuss client care and communicate with the team how best to provide this care.
- taught and mentored new nurses who needed to know the necessary skills to provide care.
- taught and mentored student nurses
- provided supportive and open communication with all staff and clients.
Home Care RN
Interior Health
06.1998 - 04.2013
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UBCO
Kelowna, BC05.2014
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC07.1984
Psychiatric Nursing Program
BCIT
Burnaby, BC05.1982
Skills
Strong communicator
Empathetic
Expert in nursing care of clients in their home
Excellent ability to create a holistic careplan based on the
emotional and physical needs of the client
Excellent ability to collaborate with other health care professionals
Able to provide wound care and IV management of clients
in their home or at a wound clinic
Excellent mentor and teacher to new nurses and students
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
EDMP Rep BCNU
Interior Health Authority
04.2019 - 05.2022
Community Care Coordinator
Interior Health
04.2013 - 05.2022
Home Care RN
Interior Health
06.1998 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UBCO
Douglas College
Psychiatric Nursing Program
BCIT
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