LIJA JACOB
Niagara Falls,Canada
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient care, clinical procedures, and communication. Experienced in providing safe and high-quality care to patients in hospital and community settings. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and supporting doctors and healthcare teams. Known for showing empathy, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Committed to promoting health, healing, and a positive patient experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Be Home Nursing
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported clients with daily living activities, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, laundry, and toileting.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet clients' dietary needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and positive environment.
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Le Boulevard Retirement Home
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted residents with medication administration and tracked health behaviours for accurate reporting to supervisors.
- Maintained detailed and confidential client records.
- Provided emotional support to enhance residents' quality of life.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
SN Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, documenting findings in electronic health records accurately.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
SN Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2018
- Managed critical care procedures including central lines, chest tubes, Foley catheters, and arterial lines.
- Operated and monitored life-support equipment such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and pressure lines.
- Delivered high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Registered Nurse
Rajiv Gandhi Superspeciality Hospital
04.2008 - 08.2009
- Identify patients actual and potential problems
- Monitor Vital Signs and record it.
Collect Specimens including sputum, stool, urine and send it for medical analysis.
Provide medications and injections as prescribed by the doctor
Administer Intravenous fluids and oxygen.Assist doctors during procedures . - Well acquainted with the use of Cardiac Monitor and various medical equipments such as Cardiac Pressure Monitor ,Syringe Pump, Ventilator, Pulse oximeter ,Defibrillator, Infusion Pump, and ECG machine.
- Skill of managing the cases on central line, ICD, LP. Tracheotomy and effectively participated in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- Document all records and procedures .
- Provide health education to patients and their families.
Education
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Canadian College of Business and Technology
Scarborough01.2025
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
SHAAD
Montreal, QC01.2020
Post Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Navodaya College of Nursing
Karnataka01.2012
General Nursing & Midwifery -
Vani School of Nursing
Andhra Pradesh01.2007
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Mental health support
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- PDSB (Patient Handling & Safety)
- Hand Hygiene Certification
- Active NClEX RN License (Illinois Board Of Nursing)
- Active NCLEX RN License (Canada).
Additional Information
Canadian Citizen, Driving Licence-G
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Be Home Nursing
10.2023 - 10.2024
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Le Boulevard Retirement Home
02.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
SN Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
SN Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Rajiv Gandhi Superspeciality Hospital
04.2008 - 08.2009
Post Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Navodaya College of Nursing
General Nursing & Midwifery -
Vani School of Nursing
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Canadian College of Business and Technology
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
SHAAD