Maria Lalen De La Vega
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Windsor Park Manor
01.2023 - Current
- Provides nursing care to Residents
- Administers medications
- Admits/Discharges Residents
- Makes referrals for hospitalization
- Documents/Records care provided
- Communicates/Relates to Resident Physician any changes in Residents' health to ensure quality nursing care
- Carries out Physician's Orders
- Conducts assessments and update Residents' care plans
- Collaborates with Residents' family to ensure provision of quality care to Residents
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Landmark Court Retirement Residence
09.2022 - Current
- Provides nursing care to Residents
- Administers medications
- Admits/Discharges Residents
- Makes referrals for hospitalization
- Documents/Records care provided
- Communicates/Relates to Resident Physician any changes in Residents' health to ensure quality nursing care
- Carries out Physician's Orders
- Conducts assessments and update Residents' care plans
- Collaborates with Residents' family to ensure provision of quality care to Residents
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hunt Club Manor
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the overall nursing program for Residents within the Residence
- Coordinates and promotes the interdisciplinary approach within the Residence throughout the Nursing, Food Services, Activity, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments
- Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics
- Supervises the drug administration program including the administration of medications by all staff
- Directs and monitors the maintenance of health care records to ensure and promote compliance with regulations and quality care for the Residents
- Participates in Care Conferences as required, meets with Residents' family to resolve problems/concerns/complaints
- Assists the Executive Director by collaborating with the House Physician to ensure that medical attention and records are in compliance with regulations
- Hires, orients, schedules, supervises and evaluates the performance of nursing personnel. This includes use of the interdisciplinary process in conjunction with the Executive Director
- Ensure Resident and Employee safety and well-being
- Achieves Resident Satisfaction Survey & Employee Engagement Survey targets
- Provides quality clinical services based on the needs and requirements of each individual Resident
- Ensures that all care and services provided for are billed and labour aligned
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Oakpark Retirement Community
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Provides nursing care to Residents
- Administers medications
- Admits/Discharges Residents
- Makes referrals for hospitalization
- Documents/Records care provided
- Communicates/Relates to Resident Physician any changes in Residents' health to ensure quality nursing care
- Carries out Physician's Orders
- Conducts assessments and update Residents' care plans
- Collaborates with Residents' family to ensure provision of quality care to Residents
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Alta Vista Manor
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assists the Director of Health & Wellness in planing, directing, coordinating and supervising the overall nursing program for Residents within the Residence
- Assists the Director of Health & Wellness in coordinating and promoting the interdisciplinary approach within the Residence throughout the Nursing, Food Services, Activity, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments
- Assists the Director of Health & Wellness in implementing and monitoring controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics
- Assists the Director of Health & Wellness in supervising the drug administration program including the administration of medications by all staff
- Assists the Director of Health & Wellness in directing and monitoring the maintenance of health care records to ensure and promote compliance with regulations and quality care for the Residents
- Participates in Care Conferences as required, meets with Residents' family to resolve problems/concerns/complaints
- Assists the Executive Director and the Director of Health & Wellness by collaborating with the House Physician to ensure that medical attention and records are in compliance with regulations
- Assists the Director of Health & Wellness in hiring, orienting, scheduling, supervising and evaluating the performance of nursing personnel. This includes use of the interdisciplinary process in conjunction with the Executive Director
- Ensure Resident and Employee safety and well-being
- Achieves Resident Satisfaction Survey & Employee Engagement Survey targets
- Provides quality clinical services based on the needs and requirements of each individual Resident
- Ensures that all care and services provided for are billed and labour aligned
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Windsor Park Manor
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Provides nursing care to Residents
- Administers medications
- Admits/Discharges Residents
- Makes referrals for hospitalization
- Documents/Records care provided
- Communicates/Relates to Resident Physician any changes in Residents' health to ensure quality nursing care
- Carries out Physician's Orders
- Conducts assessments and update Residents' care plans
- Collaborates with Residents' family to ensure provision of quality care to Residents
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
The Glebe Center
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Provides nursing care to Residents
- Administers medications
- Admits/Discharges Residents
- Makes referrals for hospitalization
- Documents/Records care provided
- Communicates/Relates to Resident Physician any changes in Residents' health to ensure quality nursing care
- Carries out Physician's Orders
- Conducts assessments and update Residents' care plans
- Collaborates with Residents' family to ensure provision of quality care to Residents
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
We Care Home Health Services
01.2011 - 03.2016
- Assists clients with tasks of daily living including bathing, hair care, nail care (cleaning only), mouth care in compliance with established care plan
- Assists with personal household management including light housekeeping duties, shopping, meal planning and preparation (recognizing any diet restrictions that may apply) and the feeding of the client as required
- Encourages the client in maintaining independence by supporting them in their use of assistive devices
- Observes, documents and reports any motional or physical changes noted on the client
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Rosemount Center For Seniors
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Provides nursing care to Residents
- Administers medications
- Admits/Discharges Residents
- Makes referrals for hospitalization
- Documents/Records care provided
- Communicates/Relates to Resident Physician any changes in Residents' health to ensure quality nursing care
- Carries out Physician's Orders
- Conducts assessments and update Residents' care plans
- Collaborates with Residents' family to ensure provision of quality care to Residents
HOME SUPPORT WORKER
ParaMed Home Health Care
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Assists clients with tasks of daily living including bathing, hair care, nail care (cleaning only), mouth care in compliance with established care plan
- Assists with personal household management including light housekeeping duties, shopping, meal planning and preparation (recognizing any diet restrictions that may apply) and the feeding of the client as required
- Encourages the client in maintaining independence by supporting them in their use of assistive devices
- Observes, documents and reports any motional or physical changes noted on the client
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
University Of San Agustin, College Of Nursing
06.2007 - 10.2010
- Conducts classroom lectures on various nursing subjects
- Reviews and revises learning modules in nursing to enhance and facilitate optimal learning
- Conducts trainings and skills enhancement activities to promote students learning
- Facilitates student learning through actual clinical exposure in various nursing departments
- Monitors and evaluates student performance
- Develops independence and critical thinking among students by providing them hands-on clinical experience
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Nursing (completed 75% of Degree
University of San Agustin
Iloilo City, PhilippinesNo Degree -
Iloilo National High School
Iloilo City, PhilippinesPh.D. - Bachelor of Laws
Central Philippine University
Iloilo City, Philippines03.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philppines04.1993
Skills
- Experienced and skilled Nurse/Clinical Instructor in the College of Nursing assigned to various healthcare settings
- Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
- Experienced in Geriatric and Palliative care
- Wound Dressing
- NGT/catheter insertion
- Computer literate and excellent tying skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English & Filipino
- Strong emphatic and interpersonal skill
- Strong Leadership, supervisory nd management skills
- Highly-organized and goal-oriented
- Hard-working, team-player, eager to learn and can easily adapt to changing work environment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- ON Workplace Naloxone Program - First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies
- Ontario Heath & Safety Certification
Timeline
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Windsor Park Manor
01.2023 - Current
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Landmark Court Retirement Residence
09.2022 - Current
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hunt Club Manor
01.2022 - 08.2022
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Alta Vista Manor
08.2021 - 01.2022
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Oakpark Retirement Community
11.2016 - 05.2022
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
The Glebe Center
12.2013 - 03.2016
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Windsor Park Manor
01.2013 - 08.2021
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Rosemount Center For Seniors
11.2012 - 06.2013
HOME SUPPORT WORKER
ParaMed Home Health Care
02.2011 - 06.2011
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
We Care Home Health Services
01.2011 - 03.2016
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
University Of San Agustin, College Of Nursing
06.2007 - 10.2010
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Nursing (completed 75% of Degree
University of San Agustin
No Degree -
Iloilo National High School
Ph.D. - Bachelor of Laws
Central Philippine University
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
West Visayas State University
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- ON Workplace Naloxone Program - First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies
- Ontario Heath & Safety Certification
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