Loreen Lipowski
Borden,ON
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care in various health care settings. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and adapt care plans to meet individual patient needs, driving improved health outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored residents vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Gentle Persuasive Approach certified.
- Best Practice Spotlight Organization certified.
- Currently completing Advanced Foot Care Service certification.
- Trained and certified in the newest InterRai 2 LTC, a comprehensive, standardized instrument evaluating needs, strengths and preferences of the LTC residents.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IM and SQ medications. and performed catheterizations and continuous bladder irrigations.
- Adapted quickly to changing resident needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address residents' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Elizabeth Health Care
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines, enhancing patient compliance.
Registered Practical Nurse (Shift Nurse)
Sienna Living, LTC
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Points West Living Cold Lake
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Registered Practical Nurse
Cawthra Gardens Long Term Care Residence
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Sheridan College
Brampton05-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Care planning
- Transcribing orders
- Home health care
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Specimen collection
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Elizabeth Health Care
10.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Practical Nurse (Shift Nurse)
Sienna Living, LTC
01.2019 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Points West Living Cold Lake
01.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Practical Nurse
Cawthra Gardens Long Term Care Residence
07.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Sheridan College