Lisa Blixhavn
LPN/RPN
Sturgeon,AB
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
LPN
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
08.2015 - 12.2022
- LPN with AHS, SWHC & NEHC responsible for 5-7 clients per shift
- Clients' needs range from catheter care, IV maintenance, wound vac, pleurx drains, perc drain dressing, simple/complex wound care and PEG tubes
- Processing STAC admissions
- Meditech, pixlere and netcare access.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Meditech to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Position with AHS, Pulmonary unit at RAH responsible for 5-7 clients per shift
- Clients treated were those suffering from lung and respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, lung cancer, tuberculosis, pneumonia and emphysema.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Position with AHS, Surgery Unit at Sturgeon Hospital responsible for 5-7 clients per shift
- Clients' needs range from catheter care, IV maintenance, wound vac, pleurx drains, perc drain dressing, simple/complex wound care, PEG tube, pain management, cardiac step down and orthopedics.
Education
RPN - Nursing
Regional Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Stenberg College
Surrey, BC 12.2022 - 01.2023
LPN -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB 01.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma - undefined
South Peace Secondary School
Skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient Management
Caregiving skills
Direct Patient Care
Maintaining nutrition
Outpatient care
Case management
Patient Assessments
Documenting intake
Transcribing orders
Certification
Able to prioritise tasks.
Timeline
RPN - Nursing
Regional Diploma Psychiatric Nursing Stenberg College
12.2022 - 01.2023
LPN
Alberta Health Services
08.2015 - 12.2022
Alberta Health Services
08.2015 - 10.2015
Alberta Health Services
09.2014 - 10.2015
LPN -
Norquest College
01.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma - undefined
South Peace Secondary School