Lisa Jordan
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
To advance my nursing skills and expand my knowledge and work experience by seeking new learning and professional development opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Outpatient Urology RGH
09.2016 - Current
- Preparing patients for cystoscopy procedure, catheter exchanges, stent insertion, removal, and exchanges including x-ray procedures.
- Performing bladder instillations of immunotherapy and chemotherapy
- Specializing in chemotherapy education, symptom management, and support for patients and families
- Assisting in lithotripsy procedures, preparing patients for procedure and post education.
- Opening sterile supplies, maintaining sterility, donning sterile gloves.
- Assisting with minor surgical procedures.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, fellows, residents, PA's and nurse practitioners.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information
- Proficient in the use of the Connect care electronic health records system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Unit 82, Surgical Urology RGH
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Enhanced patient care by providing pre-operative and post-operative support and care.
- Improved patient recovery times by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and promptly addressing complications.
- Reduced risk of infection by diligently maintaining sterilization protocols and educating patients with applicable discharge teaching.
Education
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
01.2024
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB12.2013
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills with customers/clients/patients
- Time management and organizational skills
- Independent worker; self-disciplined
- Critical thinking skills
- Responsible and accountable
Leadership Experience
- Strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility in devising proactive responses
- Continuously provides support and guidance to peers and colleagues
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
References
Dr. Jay Lee
Jayc.lee@ahs.ca
Dr. Martin Duffy
Martin.duffy@ahs.ca
Michela Crawford, Outpatient Urology unit manager
Michela.crawford@ahs.ca
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
05.2014 - 09.2016
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Bow Valley College