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Megan Bevan

Vernon,BC

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Long Term Care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, coworkers and students to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

LPN

Creekside Landing
Vernon, BC
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Administered medications orally, intramuscularly or subcutaneously depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.

Health Care Aide

Plan A Okanagan
Vernon, BC
2020 - 2022
  • Assisted individuals with personal care/grooming and physical needs, with varying levels of cognitive impairments, including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and dementia.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gateby Place
Vernon, BC
2014 - 2015
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Noric House
Vernon, BC
2014 - 2015
  • Rotated units, with a strong ability to learn new situations, patient histories and care plans quickly and effectively
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cottonwoods Care Centre/Brookhaven Care Centre
Kelowna, BC
2012 - 2014
  • Mentored student Practical Nurses during their clinical preceptorships.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.

Health Care Aide

David-Lloyd Jones Home
Kelowna, BC
2004 - 2012
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
  • Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.

Health Care Aide

Gateby Care Centre
Vernon, BC
2009 - 2010
  • Effectively communicate, listen, and validate residents with dementia and varying levels of physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.

Education

HESI/Saunders Online Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 2nd Edition

Nurse Ready PNUR 9030 (Online)

NCAS Prep Course for CBA and SLA Exams (Online)

Access to Practical Nurse Program

Resident Care Attendant/ Home Support Program

Skills

  • Highly Experienced with Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Staff Direction and Task Delegation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient and Family Teaching for Home care and Discharge Planning
  • Catheter, IV, Suction and Drainage Training
  • Medical Terminology and Medication Administration
  • Maintained Sterile Fields and Applications of Dressings
  • Health Promotion

Certification

  • BCCNM Active Registration #44807
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED level C Certified, Canadian Red Cross
  • Evolve
  • Nurse Ready
  • Perfect Steps Learning
  • NCAS
  • WHMIS

References

Personal/Professional: Jennifer Welyki/ 250-808-4015/ jenwelyki@icloud.com

Care Coordinator/Manager Creekside Landing : Julia Rosin/ 250-550-5357

LPN co-worker Gateby Care Centre (Retired): Teena Armstrong/ 250-309-6334

Timeline

LPN

Creekside Landing
02.2024 - Current

Health Care Aide

Plan A Okanagan
2020 - 2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gateby Place
2014 - 2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Noric House
2014 - 2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cottonwoods Care Centre/Brookhaven Care Centre
2012 - 2014

Health Care Aide

David-Lloyd Jones Home
2004 - 2012

Health Care Aide

Gateby Care Centre
2009 - 2010

HESI/Saunders Online Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 2nd Edition

Nurse Ready PNUR 9030 (Online)

NCAS Prep Course for CBA and SLA Exams (Online)

Access to Practical Nurse Program

Resident Care Attendant/ Home Support Program
Megan Bevan