LOIDA BENAVIDEs
Toronto,ON
Summary
Caring and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Baycrest Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Practical Nurse
Shepherd Village Long Term Care
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Student Nurse- SPEP [CNO and Ministry of Health]
Shepherd Village Long Term Care
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing the nursing process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate the patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to the nurse in charge for resolution
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
Student Nurse
Kennedy Lodge Nursing Home
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check the well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Student Nurse
Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing the nursing process.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centennial College
Scarborough, On04.2020
Skills
- Head to toe Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Discharge Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Promotion
- Mobility Assistance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR and First Aid Certification
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Expires : May
2025
- Foot Canada Training / IPAC Canada Educational Webinar. Pathways to Current IPAC Practice in Foot Care. June 27, 2023
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Baycrest Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Shepherd Village Long Term Care
09.2023 - 11.2023
Student Nurse- SPEP [CNO and Ministry of Health]
Shepherd Village Long Term Care
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Nurse
Kennedy Lodge Nursing Home
01.2020 - 03.2020
Student Nurse
Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
Ontario College Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centennial College
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR and First Aid Certification
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Expires : May
2025
- Foot Canada Training / IPAC Canada Educational Webinar. Pathways to Current IPAC Practice in Foot Care. June 27, 2023
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