Lewanna Vaillant
Calgary,AB
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrated leadership in supervising teams and adapting quickly to various clinical environments, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN - Travel Nurse
LTC & Homecare
British Columbia/Alberta
09.2023 - Current
- Provided immediate clinical support in short-staffed facilities to ensure continuity of care.
- Quickly adapted to various environments, workflows, and patient populations, ensuring seamless delivery of care.
- Provided high-quality nursing care in diverse long-term care and homecare settings, enhancing patient comfort and health outcomes.
- Built strong rapport with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams, facilitating effective transitions of care.
LPN - Ambulatory Care Clinic
Strathcona Community Hospital
Sherwood Park, Canada
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Delivered direct care, evaluated medical conditions, and managed treatments to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Collaborated with physicians across multiple specialty clinics—including dermatology, rheumatology, and women’s health—obtained medical histories, assisted with patient care, followed physician-directed plans, and provided patient education to enhance care continuity.
- Performed blood draws, ECGs, IV therapy, and medication administration to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Independently made critical nursing decisions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
LPN - Homecare
Provost Community Health
Provost, Canada
01.2008 - 05.2019
- Specialized in wound, palliative, geriatric, and dementia care, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to meet patient needs, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Educated clients and families on proper treatment, leading to significant long-term health improvements.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care in home and office settings, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
LPN - Acute Care
Provost Health Center
Provost, Canada
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Provided comprehensive patient care leveraging critical thinking and decision-making skills to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored and documented patient status to maintain accurate health records and support effective care planning.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families to optimize well-being.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure delivery of quality patient care and improve overall health services.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB01-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Wound care management
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- ECG interpretation
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Dementia and Alzheimer's support
- Mental health care
- Patient advocacy
- Behavioral management
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), AUPE/BCCNM
- BLS Certification, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Timeline
LPN - Travel Nurse
LTC & Homecare
09.2023 - Current
LPN - Ambulatory Care Clinic
Strathcona Community Hospital
05.2019 - 03.2021
LPN - Homecare
Provost Community Health
01.2008 - 05.2019
LPN - Acute Care
Provost Health Center
01.2002 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Norquest College