Lunita Licdan
Burnaby
Summary
Compassionate License Practical Nurse with 6 years of experience in Health Care Assistance. Has an effective communication skills and is flexible to go the extra mile to provide excellent patient care. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgement who can work efficiently under pressure with excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
01.2018 - Current
- Provides personal Care and Medication Assistance to clients in the community. Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Assist with medications to clients in their homes, and provide support with daily needs.
- Report to area supervisors and care manager about the clients status and serves advocate for clients if needed. Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
Practical Nurse Student Preceptee
Burnaby Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2023
- Assessed patients, administered scheduled and PRN medications, collaborated with other healthcare providers as required by patients’ needs - Served as patients’ advocate
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situation, worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Managed time effectively in order to complete all tasks in timely manner. Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Monitored, tracked, and delivered updates on patients' status to charge nurses and team members, and documented accurate patient information.
- Cared for wounds, and assisted with clinical procedures under my scope.
Practical Nursing Student
Vancouver Career College
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained with Practical nursing competency level by theory and laboratory practices based on BCCNM standards and practice.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
Clinical Practice Experience 4
Burnaby Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Administered medications as prescribed. Focused on patient safety and provided care
- Worked effectively in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently. Used critical thinking and paid attention to details while completing assignments.
Clinical Practice Experience 3 (Group Home)
Bernard C. Vinge & Assoc. (HCS), Ltd.
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided care and medications to clients in community settings.
- Offered support to clients with special, mental, and emotional needs and to their families as well.
- Strengthened communication skills verbal and non-verbal through regular interactions with others.
Clinical Practice Experience 2
Foyer Maillard
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Performed assessments and administered medications as prescribed.
- Documented and provided updates of residents status to the nurse on duty.
- Provided personal care and assistance to the residents' activities of daily living.
Clinical Practice Experience 1
Peace Portal Seniors Village
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided care and administered scheduled medications to elderly residents in need.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Private Care Provider
Touch Of Care Home
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with medication administration and report abnormalities or changes in the client's health status to case manager. Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Health Care Aide
Lynn Valley Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided care, ensured safety, and assistance in daily living by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting residents. Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook and monitored intake and output of residents.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using residents' strengths to motivate residents. Encouraged independence when safe to do.
- 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.
Education
Diploma -
Vancouver Career College
Burnaby2023
Health Care Assistant Diploma -
Drake Medox College
2017
Care Giving NC II (Health -
Meridian Training Center
Baguio City, Philippines2008
Bachelor of Arts - Poilitical Science
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03.2007
Skills
- Effective Communication Skills (Verbal/Non-verbal)
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Good team player and dependability, prioritize patient safety
- Active listening skills
Certification
First Aid Training, CPR/ AED level C (January 12, 2023) by Canadian Red Cross Food safe (March 27, 2022) WHMIS (January 14, 2022) Provincial Violence Prevention (Nov. 17, 2022)
Timeline
Clinical Practice Experience 3 (Group Home)
Bernard C. Vinge & Assoc. (HCS), Ltd.
11.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Practice Experience 2
Foyer Maillard
08.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Practice Experience 1
Peace Portal Seniors Village
04.2022 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Student
Vancouver Career College
01.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Practice Experience 4
Burnaby Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
Private Care Provider
Touch Of Care Home
01.2019 - 04.2021
Community Health Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
01.2018 - Current
Health Care Aide
Lynn Valley Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
Practical Nurse Student Preceptee
Burnaby Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2023
Diploma -
Vancouver Career College
Health Care Assistant Diploma -
Drake Medox College
Care Giving NC II (Health -
Meridian Training Center
Bachelor of Arts - Poilitical Science
Saint Louis University
First Aid Training, CPR/ AED level C (January 12, 2023) by Canadian Red Cross Food safe (March 27, 2022) WHMIS (January 14, 2022) Provincial Violence Prevention (Nov. 17, 2022)
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