Lindsay Strang
Cold Lake
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated newly graduated Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in acute care, long-term care, and home care settings. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and wound management. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with training in Connect Care and therapeutic relationship-building. Eager to contribute to a healthcare team and provide exceptional, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Preceptorship
Banff Home Care
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided wound care, drain care, and sterile dressing changes in a community/home setting
- Administered medications, including injections
- Delivered palliative care services with empathy and professionalism
Acute Care, Cold Lake Hospital
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Acute Care
Cold Lake Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed IV insertions, medication administration, and post-operative care
- Conducted post-stroke neurological assessments and monitored recovery
- Provided holistic care to patients recovering from surgery
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Long-Term Care
Bonnyville Extendicare
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments and post-fall vital checks
- Assisted residents with ADLs, including feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Monitored chronic conditions and provided comfort-focused care
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Portage College
Cold Lake, AB06.2025
Skills
- Safe medication handling
- IV Insertion & Maintenance
- Wound & Drain Care
- Sterile Dressing Changes
- Connect Care (EHR)
- Head-to-Toe & Neurological Assessments
- Palliative & Post-Surgical Care
- Strong Therapeutic Communication
- Effective team engagement
- Friendly, positive attitude
Technical And Clinical Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion & Maintenance
- Wound & Drain Care
- Sterile Dressing Changes
- Connect Care (EHR)
- Head-to-Toe & Neurological Assessments
- Palliative & Post-Surgical Care
- Strong Therapeutic Communication
- Team Collaboration
Certifications And Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart & Stroke Foundation, 08/01/25
- CPNRE, To be scheduled upon transcript submission
- CLPNA Clinical Modules, Available upon request
Timeline
Preceptorship
Banff Home Care
04.2025 - 05.2025
Acute Care, Cold Lake Hospital
03.2025 - 03.2025
Acute Care
Cold Lake Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
Long-Term Care
Bonnyville Extendicare
04.2024 - 05.2024
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Portage College
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