LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly motivated individual with experience in providing direct patient care in, Day surgery, postpartum, ICU, acute, medical and surgical hospital care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient centered care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. I am a highly motivated nurse and am dedicated to my profession and furthering my knowledge daily.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Canmore General Hospital AHS
06.2023 - Current
- Acute care, Postpartum care/ LTC
- provide post partum care/ assessment's to both mom and baby.
- admissions, transfers, discharges
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
NURSING
High River General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- (ACUTE, MEDICINE, DAY SURGERY)
- Gathered information from nurses or physicians about patient condition and treatment plans
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care plans
- Identified significant changes or high-risk situations in patients' progress of treatment.
- Educated patients regarding medications, procedures, and treatments
- Utilized EMR and EPIC to maintain patient electronic health records
- Consistently recognized for providing compassionate, patient-centered care
- Supported patients by providing nursing care before, during and after surgeries
- Assessed patients prior to operation to alleviate concerns
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical status after surgery
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to improve patient outcomes and aid in faster recovery
- Assessed urgent and emergent health conditions with physiologically and technologically derived data
- Administered blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
- Responded to medical emergencies and provide life-saving medications in a timely manner
- Advocated for patient needs and assisted patients and families in receiving proper medical care during hospitalization
- AHS, chinook regional sub-acute
NURSING ASSISTANT
AHS, Lethbridge
04.2022 - Current
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Participated in educational activities to stay up-to- date with best practices in nursing
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
- Exercised comatose, paralyzed, and immobile patients
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine
- Adjusted oxygen levels to verify patient comfort
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
- Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparation
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care
- Became efficient and familiar with ICU care setting and pace.
STUDENT NURSE
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the preparation and implementation of patient care plans
- Educated patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention
- Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Identified significant changes or high-risk situations in patients' progress of treatment
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
STUDENT NURSE
AHS chinook regional
11.2022 - 01.2023
NURSING ASSISTANT
AHS - Dialysis
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented and reported patient information to the nursing staff
- Set up dialysis machines with the blood lines, performed machine tests
- Monitored the dialysis water system
- Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients
- Applied external catheters and maintained patency or drainage
- Assisted in providing ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output
- Nurses
- Observed patient's responses, reactions, and changes to medications
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
VOLUNTEER
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate source
- Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives
- Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks.
Education
Nursing
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge06.2023
Skills
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
- Ability to work under time constraints, within a fast paced changing environment Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of specific children and families Excellent written and verbal communication Demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management, problem solving ability and organizational skills Strong decision making and assessment skills
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Canmore General Hospital AHS
06.2023 - Current
NURSING
High River General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
STUDENT NURSE
02.2023 - 04.2023
STUDENT NURSE
AHS chinook regional
11.2022 - 01.2023
NURSING ASSISTANT
AHS, Lethbridge
04.2022 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT
AHS - Dialysis
12.2021 - 04.2022
VOLUNTEER
09.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing
Lethbridge College
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