Lynne Rode
Stoney Creek,Ontario
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare environments. Utilizes strong communication and critical thinking skills to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Track record of delivering compassionate support and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital
07.2025 - 2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage for better outcomes.
- Diligently practice good sanitation and sterile techniques to avoid infection and the spread of contagions.
- Consistently exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients, families and visitors.
Personal Support Worker
CBI Home Health
07.2014 - Current
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices in caregiving, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.
- Participated in the service plan and reported changes in client’s condition
- Adapt and respond to client’s requirements and wishes while working within the established care plan
- Assisted clients with the tasks of daily living and personal care
- Performed household management duties as assigned
- Reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the client’s home
- Provided compassionate support to clients, enhancing their daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for clients.
Registered Practical Nurse
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Utilizes therapeutic communication by establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Used gentle persuasion approach with clients having behavioral issues or dementia
- Observing clients for any changes and reporting immediately as required.
Education
RPN - Registered Practical Nurse
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, Ontario08-2025
Skills
- Familiarity and compliance with health and safety regulations and reports any injury, illness, unsafe acts or conditions
- Outstanding ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to institutional policies
- Fostered multitasking and Team Player skills with flexibility in meeting employer needs
- Exceptional interpersonal and comprehension skills with constant endeavors to improve and develop effective communication skills
- Familiarity and compliance with health and safety regulations and reports any injury, illness, unsafe acts or conditions
- Outstanding ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to institutional policies
- Fostered multitasking and Team Player skills with flexibility in meeting employer needs
- Extensive experience in Community setting
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
- Documentation compliance
- Compassionate care delivery
- Safety protocols adherence
Accomplishments
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid VSC check
GPA Certification
Up-to-Date Vaccinations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Valid BLS for HCP certification
- Valid VSC check within 6 Months
- Personal support worker certificate
- Vaccinated 3 times against covid 19
- Valid G class Drivers License
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia care, Responding to Persons with challenging behaviours
- Physio and transfers course with a registered physiotherapist
- Infection Prevention and Control and Food handlers Certificates
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital
07.2025 - 2025
Registered Practical Nurse
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2025
Personal Support Worker
CBI Home Health
07.2014 - Current
RPN - Registered Practical Nurse
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Personal Information
- Title: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
- Driving License: Valid G class Drivers License