Lijo George
St. John's,NL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Eastern Health
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
11.2018 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ministry Of Health
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department
School Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Education
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Improved student immunization rates through diligent record-keeping, communication with parents, and partnership with local healthcare providers
- Supported students with special needs by collaborating with teachers, counselors, and parents to provide individualized care plans
- Developed policies related to infection control measures which contributed significantly in reducing instances of communicable diseases
- Coordinated school-wide emergency preparedness initiatives including CPR/AED certification classes along with disaster response drills
Education
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing And Midwifery
Aruna School Of Nursing
Bangalore08.2005
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Precepting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Ambulance basic course Held from20 December2015 to17 January2016
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Eastern Health
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
11.2018 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ministry Of Health
03.2015 - 11.2018
School Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Education
12.2010 - 06.2014
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing And Midwifery
Aruna School Of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Ambulance basic course Held from20 December2015 to17 January2016
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