LIYA HAILU
Calgary
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
10.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in VAC's, wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor
Columbia College
08.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, promoting a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in nursing education.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among nursing students through case studies and problem-based learning scenarios.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Established positive relationships with healthcare providers in the community, facilitating valuable networking opportunities for students.
- Enhanced practical nursing instruction by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intercare Kingsland Terrace
08.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Columbia College
Calgary, AB12-2019
Final Focus Preceptorship -
Peter Lougheed Center, Unit 58 Vascular Surgery
12.2019
Skills
- Hands-On Patient Assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Comprehensive Discharge Planning
- Postoperative Patient Care
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Dementia Care Expertise
- Advanced wound care
- ETOH treatment
- Simultaneous Task Handling
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor
Columbia College
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intercare Kingsland Terrace
08.2021 - 03.2025
Final Focus Preceptorship -
Peter Lougheed Center, Unit 58 Vascular Surgery
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Columbia College
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