Lynn Westlake
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
I am a reliable, confident and experienced Registered Nurse, presently working at Edith Cavell Care Center. I am seeking a change in work environment and am open to new experiences and educational opportunities, seeing as I would be a positive asset to your team.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager/Staff Educator
Edith Cavell Care Centre
Lethbridge, Canada
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Plan and carry out all required education for all staff, as per C.C.H.S.S.
- Hands-on teaching for skills, and wound care.
- Coordinated and work with team leads on outbreak management.
- Attended OH&S meetings and assisted P.I.R audit lead in the preparation of material to submit for audit.
- Directed the Health and Safety Program, Infection Control Program and, the Emergency Preparedness Program.
- Taught supportive pathways to all staff.
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
Edith Cavell Care Centre
Lethbridge, Canada
09.2010 - 03.2020
- Administer medications, carry out nursing treatments, including wound care, catheterizations, tube feeds, and pain pumps per policy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management and future care.
- Assist in training new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly, while accurately reporting.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Communicate changes in patients' health status to doctors, and receive and process orders.
- Head nurse for a 30-bed unit, overseeing and coordinating care with health care aides.
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Edith Cavell Care Centre
Lethbridge, Canada
06.2004 - 09.2010
- Medication administration, patient assessment, and performed wound care.
- Doctor notification, processing orders, staff replacement, and communication with patients' families.
Registered Nurse (Casual)
St. Michaels Health Center
Lethbridge, Canada
06.2004 - 09.2010
- Medication administration, patient assessment, and performed wound care.
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Extendicare Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Canada
06.2004 - 09.2010
- Medication administration, patient assessment, and performed wound care.
- Doctor notification, processing orders, and communication with patients' families.
Registered Nurse/Unit Manager
Father LaCombe Nursing Home
Calgary, Canada
09.1991 - 06.2004
- Managed a 60-bed dementia unit, attended care conferences, participated in hiring and termination of staff.
- Medication administration, directed wound care and care planning.
Education
Diploma -
Bishop Gradin High School
Calgary, AB06.1997
Nursing Diploma -
Foothills School of Nursing
Calgary, AB06.1991
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Kind and caring attitude
- Solid clinical nursing and assessment skills
- Specialized in dementia care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Advanced User Training/AHS Clean Hands Portal (September 2020)
- RAI 2.0 Coding and Outcome scales (May 2025)
- 0H&S- Incident Investigation/Train the Trainer (April 2021)
- Carewest Supportive Pathway - Train the Trainer (May 2021)
- PPE-Safety Coach Program/Train the Trainer (June 2021)
- Yearly CPR recertification
References
- Joanne Roberts, LPN/MDS Coordinator at Edith Cavell, 403-332-0684
- Darlene Timmons, Past head administrator of Edith Cavell, 403-308-7051
Timeline
Program Manager/Staff Educator
Edith Cavell Care Centre
03.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
Edith Cavell Care Centre
09.2010 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Edith Cavell Care Centre
06.2004 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse (Casual)
St. Michaels Health Center
06.2004 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Extendicare Lethbridge
06.2004 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse/Unit Manager
Father LaCombe Nursing Home
09.1991 - 06.2004
Diploma -
Bishop Gradin High School
Nursing Diploma -
Foothills School of Nursing