Leena Thankachan
Medicine Hat,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated RN graduate with 4 years experience in India as Medical Surgical Nurse. Licensed by CRNA as Registered Nurse. Practicing as LPN in Medicine Hat, Alberta, since 2014 in various SL4 and LTC environments. Currently working as Hemodialysis RN at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Very eager to take my career to the next level gaining new challenging roles and professional knowledge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- 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.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Meadow Ridge Seniors Village
08.2015 - Current
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of intake process.
- Lead care conferences, AUA interdisciplinary assessments, audit preparation assistance when required.
- Precepted students from LPN program.
- Triaged patient issues to maximize efficiency.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, other medications and performed catheterizations, dressing changes, suture and staple removals.
- Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Supervised clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meadowlands Retirement Residence
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Similar job responsibilities in geriatric care as current job
Registered Nurse
Tirumala Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2010
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Chronic patient care in medical surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring 5 patients per shift.
- Assisted doctors with minor surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Effectively supervised NAs and non-clinical staff. Liaised efficiently with health team members.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's, COPD, CHF, MI, Renal failure and mental health conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tirumala College of Nursing
Armoor, Nizamabad2005
Skills
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- IV drug therapy management and medication administration
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Minor surgery assistance awareness
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Cared for perinatal and post partum patients and their newborns
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical and surgical procedures, and broad aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medications and pain management
- Worked effectively in interdisciplinary teams and performed accurate charting procedures
Certification
- BLS-HCP Certified through American Heart Association
Registration
Registered Nurse
Alberta Reg #129409
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Reg #: 37419
Timeline
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Meadow Ridge Seniors Village
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meadowlands Retirement Residence
06.2014 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Tirumala Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tirumala College of Nursing
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