Mary Genalin Cherry
Vegreville
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at St Joseph General Hospital, skilled in medication administration and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and individualized care plans. Committed to quality improvement and providing emotional support during challenging situations, ensuring optimal patient experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Joseph General Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize nursing practices.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services- Assisted Living Alberta
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health record systems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Athabasca Health Care Centre
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across set
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Hospital Unit Clerk
Athabasca Health Care Centre _ Acute Care and Long Term
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth transitions.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients, enhancing service delivery and support.
- Streamlined scheduling processes for appointments, improving operational efficiency in unit workflow.
- Maintained electronic health records with precision, safeguarding patient confidentiality and data integrity.
- Trained new clerical staff on systems and procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, supporting infection control measures within the healthcare facility.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
Health Care Aide
Athabasca Health Care Centre - LTC/ Boyle Community Care
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Provided compassionate care to residents, enhancing daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication o
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care, fostering a culture of support and teamwork.
- Advocated for residents' rights and preferences, strengthening trust and improving satisfaction within the community care setting.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Northern Lake College- Practical Nurse
Lloydminster, AB06-2022
Hospital Unit Clerk - Clerk
Noquest College
Edmonton, AB08-2019
Master of Arts - Education
Jose Rizal University-
Manila, Philippines03-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Palliative care
- Inpatient care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Joseph General Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services- Assisted Living Alberta
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Athabasca Health Care Centre
06.2022 - 07.2024
Hospital Unit Clerk
Athabasca Health Care Centre _ Acute Care and Long Term
03.2019 - 06.2022
Health Care Aide
Athabasca Health Care Centre - LTC/ Boyle Community Care
06.2014 - 06.2020
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Northern Lake College- Practical Nurse
Hospital Unit Clerk - Clerk
Noquest College
Master of Arts - Education
Jose Rizal University-