Melanie Jackson
Upper Branch,NS
Summary
Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with an eagerness to learn.Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inpatient Mental Health SSRH
Bridgewater, NS, NS
02.2025 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on relapse prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
CCA
Rosedale Home For Special Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Continuing Care Assistant
North Queens Nursing Home
09.2002 - 05.2023
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Bridgewater, NS01.2025
Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant
Nova Scotia Community College
Bridgewater, NS06.2001
Skills
- Injury Prevention
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Direct Patient Care
- Daily Living Activities
- Quality Education
- Patient Assessments
- Medication administration
- Mental Status Exam assessment
- Documentation experience
- Rapport building
- Motivated learner
- Infection control
- Care plan development
Certification
CPR, First Aid, Non violent crisis intervention, WHMIS, Dementia Care course, Airway clearance, falls prevention, basic foot care, incontinence care, resident safe handling.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inpatient Mental Health SSRH
02.2025 - Current
CCA
Rosedale Home For Special Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Continuing Care Assistant
North Queens Nursing Home
09.2002 - 05.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant
Nova Scotia Community College