Passionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with diverse clinical nursing experience in providing holistic and client centered care in a variety of health care settings. Strong team player and mentor.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual
Breton Ability Centre
05.2020 - Current
Provided skilled and compassionate nursing care to individuals with varying abilities.
Assumed a leadership role in providing support and advocacy for residents with supervision and mentoring of staff.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2024 - 07.2024
General Surgery Unit
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2023 - 02.2024
Medical / Cardiovascular Units
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.2023 - 08.2023
Float Position - Medical, Cardiovascular and ER Overflow Units
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2022 - 10.2022
Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit
Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual
Seaview Manor Home For Special Care
07.2019 - 07.2021
Long Term Care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia District Health Authority
09.2002 - 12.2015
Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic, Palliative, Cardiovascular, Emergency, and Long Term Care Units
Education
Industrial Instrumentation - Diploma
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS
2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS
2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Breton Education Centre
New Waterford, NS
1994
Summary of Skills
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing skills with the ability to work to full nursing scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients, families as well as coworkers.
Thrive in a collaborative team environment with the ability to work well independently.
Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
Strong decision making and organizational skills.
Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Physically capable of performing the required duties of the position.
Good attendance and work record.
Certification
Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification
Pharmacology Course & Physical Assessment Course
Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementia Care Course
EPEC-O Education In Palliative and End-of-Life Care - Oncology
Continous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Course