Lourdes Brillantes
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong assessment skills.. Well rounded RN offering 25+ years of demonstrated knowledge in medical and non-medical interventions to resolve concerns and improve patient experience . Evaluates comprehensive medical history combined with data regarding patient symptoms, life and personal details to provide holistic approach to diagnosis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuing Care Clinician
Alberta Health Services-TBCC
2020.03 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough nursing assessments, developing individualized questionnaires and providing active listening and emphatic communication
- Developed tailored phone assessment questions to address the unmet needs of each patient
- Collaborated with primary healthcare providers to ensure seamless transition to Continuing care teams
- Interviewed patients concerning home functional status, discussed symptoms, and presented home support options.
- Coordinated any new home care order/ request from TBCC team to home care teams.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients needs through review of medical records and assessment outcomes
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services-RGH Unit 58
2009.07 - 2020.03
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
2004.01 - 2018.11
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical and emotional needs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided direct patient care,
- Implemented medication and catheter insertion as prescribed
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current
Education
No Degree - Nursing Refresher Program
Grant McEwan College
Edmonton, AB05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Emilo Aguilnaldo College
Manila, Philippines04.1993
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare systems navigation
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Staff Collaboration
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Maintaining privacy
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Timeline
Continuing Care Clinician
Alberta Health Services-TBCC
2020.03 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services-RGH Unit 58
2009.07 - 2020.03
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
2004.01 - 2018.11
No Degree - Nursing Refresher Program
Grant McEwan College
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Emilo Aguilnaldo College
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