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MARIA CRISTINA FARFAN SEGURA

Drumbo,ON

Summary

Compassionate and motivated Registered Practical Nurse with previous work experience in Canadian long-term care. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and accurate medical documentation. Recognized for building strong therapeutic relationships with residents and families, while ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort. Internationally educated nurse from Colombia with 14 years of clinical experience, bringing a solid foundation in nursing practice, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Register Practical Nurse

ExtendiCare - Long Term
Paris, Canada
12.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation standards.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Promoted a safe environment through adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Personal Support Worker

ExtendiCare - Long Term
Paris, Ontario
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored residents' health status and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and supplies.
  • Trained new staff on care procedures and best practices in resident support.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Avidanty
Ibague, Colombia
11.2016 - 12.2020
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes, and signs of complications.
  • Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, preliminary diagnosis, treatment, documentation, and discharging.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 32-bed long-term care unit.
  • Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.

Registered Nurse, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Area de Sanidad Policia Tolima
Ibague, Colombia
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, and pneumonia.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Supervised ancillary staff of 14 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical problems, including asthma, seizure disorders, pneumonia, and tropical diseases such as leishmaniasis and tuberculosis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Register Nurse

University Area Andina
Bogota, Colombia
08.2011

Skills

Strong medical ethic

Teamwork

Electronic Health Records Management

Palliative care

Direct patient care and patient-centered approach

Medication administration and monitoring

Clinical assessment and documentation

Infection control and patient safety practices

Effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams

Compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care

Time management and adaptability in fast-paced settings

Bilingual: English and Spanish

Certification

CPR

HEARTSAVER FOUNDATION

Issued 21-305-2024

Expires 05-2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Register Practical Nurse

ExtendiCare - Long Term
12.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

ExtendiCare - Long Term
06.2021 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Avidanty
11.2016 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Area de Sanidad Policia Tolima
04.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - General Register Nurse

University Area Andina

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