Lorena Sale
Enderby
Summary
To obtain employment in a hospital setting.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shuswap Lake Hospital
02.2009 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- 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.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pleasant Valley Manor
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society Salmon Arm
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Okanagan College
Salmon Arm, BC08-2008
Skills
Caregiving skills
Inpatient care
Staff direction and task delegation
Critical thinking
Adaptable and flexible
Nursing intervention evaluations
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Patient management
Qualifications
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -BCCN reg.no 38260
- Certified Educational Assistant
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Music
- Gym Workouts
- Gardening
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Pilates
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Swimming
- Hiking
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shuswap Lake Hospital
02.2009 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society Salmon Arm
10.2008 - 10.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pleasant Valley Manor
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -BCCN reg.no 38260
- Certified Educational Assistant
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Okanagan College
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