Mariah Wierenga
COUNTY OF BARRHEAD,AB
Summary
Diligent and respectful newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurse with 5 previous years in an HCA position at a local nursing home. Willing to bring dedication to the task of comprehensive patient care and creating a comfortable patient environment. Compassionate and patient focused with the ability to contribute my knowledge and passion of nursing to the benefits of a facility, patients and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB
09.2022 - Current
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
Health Care Aide
Barrhead Continuing Care
Barrhead, AB
12.2018 - Current
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
Education
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB06-2024
Health Care Aide
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB01-2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Infection Control Standards
- Medication Administration
- IV Setup
- ADL Assistance
- Task Prioritization
- Catheter Care
- Basic Nursing Care
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CPR
Connect Care training
Its Your Move
N95 Fit testing
Workplace Safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Northern Lakes College
09.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide
Barrhead Continuing Care
12.2018 - Current
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Northern Lakes College
Health Care Aide
NorQuest College
CPR
Connect Care training
Its Your Move
N95 Fit testing
Workplace Safety
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