Meaggan Thom
Lac La Biche,AB
Summary
Ambitious, dependable, newly graduated nursing student with a provisional license to practice as an LPN. Currently awaiting approval to schedule the CPNRE in order to obtain a full LPN license. I am a results-oriented individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving patient goals. Experienced in various nursing skills and emergency response, with a strong focus on providing safe quality care to patients and their families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Placement, Post Partum Unit 27
Sturgeon Community Hospital
St. Albert, AB
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Medication administration via oral, IV, IM, rectal, and subcutaneous.
- Physical assessments and vital signs for mothers and newborn babies, as per protocol.
- Assisted physicians with frenotomy procedures to correct ankyloglossia (tongue tie) in newborn babies.
- Blood glucose testing and monitoring for mothers and newborn babies.
- Breastfeeding support.
- C-section wound care and dressing changes.
- Catheter insertion and removal.
- Newborn vitamin K injections.
- Assessed the fundus and lochia during postpartum recovery.
- Provided education to new parents on postpartum care and resources.
- Admissions and discharges.
Clinical Placement, Acute Care
William J. Cadzow Healthcare Center
Lac La Biche , AB
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Medication Administration via oral, IV, transdermal, topical, and inhalation.
- Physical assessments and vital signs.
- Administering blood products.
- IV initiation and removal.
- Catheter insertion and removal.
- Basic wound care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their conditions.
- Blood glucose testing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assisted with IV infusion clinics and patient care in the Emergency Department.
Student Researcher
Alberta Innovates
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Researched the idea of a 3D printed heart model for future educational use in practical nursing programs.
- Designed and sculpted a heart model using polymer clay then printed it using innovative 3D printing technology.
- Created comprehensive literature reviews and reports to support research initiatives.
- Developed a survey/questionnaire for data collection purposes to be used by future nursing instructors and students.
Clinical Placement, Long Term Care
William J. Cadzow Healthcare Center
Lac La Biche , AB
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Medication administration via oral, transdermal, subcutaneous, intranasal, intraocular, and topical.
- Physical assessments and vital signs.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families.
- Created patient care plans using five main components of the nursing process: ADPIE (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate).
Education Assistant
Northern Lights School Division
Lac La Biche , T0A2C0
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and provided support for students requiring one-on-one assistance.
- Managed classrooms of 20-25 students and implemented lesson plans during teacher absences for various subjects and grade levels.
- Modeled a positive, joyful demeanor and strived to make learning fun by engaging through games, colors, dance, storytelling and active play.
- Played a key role in advocating for young children in the community and held the very important values of professionalism and confidentiality.
Recreation Assistant
Lac La Biche County
Lac La Biche, AB
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Provided administrative support to the Recreation Department Manager.
- Led the marketing and promotion of programs, services, and events held at the Bold Center and other county facilities.
- Promoted recreational programming and amenities in Lac La Biche via marketing strategies using the Bold Center website, digital signage, newspaper, radio advertisements, posters, and a printed community guide.
- Acted as a liaison to assist and direct the public, respected community groups, and department staff.
- Managed public inquiries, complaints, user group agreements, organizing meetings, and meetings.
- Established and managed follow-up actions lists, prepared invoices, processed payments, and processed purchase orders.
Protective Services Clerk
Lac La Biche County
Lac La Biche , AB
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Provided administrative support to the Manager of Protective Services and five surrounding fire departments.
- Traveled to Edmonton and Calgary to pick up supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with fire chiefs to share ideas and advocate for the quality of services provided to community members.
- Connected with organizations during local safety fairs, and represented Protective Services at various community events.
- Led Fire Safety Week by organizing and participating in presentations given to elementary-aged children.
- Inputted violation tickets issued by Community Peace Officers and received complaints phoned in by members of the public.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Portage College
Lac La Biche, AB06-2025
Certificate - Business Administration
Portage College
Lac La Biche06-2009
High School Diploma -
J.A Williams High School
Lac La Biche 06-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Professionalism
- Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Physical assessments
- Vital signs
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Team leadership
- Patient relationship building
- Cultural competence
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient education
Certification
- Provisional LPN license #65182
- BLS - Basic Life Support Provider
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta Certificates:
- Alberta PN Jurisprudence, immunizations, medication management, administering diagnostic imaging contrast agents, non-iodizing radiation, administering blood and blood products, administering medications via CVC, PICC and IVAD, health assessment, medication drug calculations, continence and mobility, understanding and communicating with older people, documentation, administration of pass and bridge medications, ear syringing, cognitive impairment, understanding restricted activities, administering parenteral nutrition, fetal heart monitoring, and administration of nitrous oxide.
Reference #1
Deborah Rizzoli
Nursing Instructor, Portage College Lac La Biche
Phone: (780)623-8443
Email: deborah.rizzoli@portagecollege.ca
Reference #2
Stacey Villarica
LPN, Sturgeon Community Hospital
Phone: (780) 217-9375
Email: stacey.villarica@albertahealthservices.ca
Timeline
Clinical Placement, Post Partum Unit 27
Sturgeon Community Hospital
04.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Placement, Acute Care
William J. Cadzow Healthcare Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Student Researcher
Alberta Innovates
04.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Placement, Long Term Care
William J. Cadzow Healthcare Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
Education Assistant
Northern Lights School Division
11.2021 - 06.2022
Recreation Assistant
Lac La Biche County
01.2014 - 04.2017
Protective Services Clerk
Lac La Biche County
09.2009 - 12.2013
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Portage College
Certificate - Business Administration
Portage College
High School Diploma -
J.A Williams High School