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Melinda Brooks

Penetanguishene

Summary

Dedicated LPN/RPN with a proven track record of providing exceptional care at Solutions Staffing Inc and other reputable healthcare facilities. Expert in medication administration and disease prevention, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to enhancing patient well-being. Excelled in dynamic environments, significantly improving patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and meticulous medical documentation.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Solutions Staffing Inc
09.2017 - Current
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  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Travel nurse with assignments in med/surg, LTC and home care
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

RPN

Revera Cedarcroft Place
04.2016 - 04.2017

RPN in charge of nursing care and PSW's in a retirement home setting

Medication administration, liasoning with physicians, processing orders

RPN

Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care
05.2001 - 10.2014
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Medication administration and documentation of nursing care in a maximum secure psychiatric facility

RPN

The Scarborough Hospital
04.1995 - 04.2000
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Direct patient care on a med surg floor
  • assistence provided with ADL's, med admin, documentation

Education

RPN - Nursing

Durham College
Oshawa,
06-1994

Medication Administration -

Durham College
Oshawa,
06-1994

Skills

  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Diabetes management
  • Infection control
  • IV therapy
  • Medication administration
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Post operative care
  • Medical documentation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • WHIMIS
  • Mask fit
  • Meditech 1998
  • Aseptic Proceedures 1998
  • Suicide Risk and Intervention training 2012
  • Cultural Sensitivity training 2012
  • Falls Prevention Training 2014
  • Non-violent Crisis intervention Training 2014&2020
  • Physical Assessment 2015
  • IV therapy and Phlebotomy 2015&2020

Timeline

LPN

Solutions Staffing Inc
09.2017 - Current

RPN

Revera Cedarcroft Place
04.2016 - 04.2017

RPN

Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care
05.2001 - 10.2014

RPN

The Scarborough Hospital
04.1995 - 04.2000

RPN - Nursing

Durham College

Medication Administration -

Durham College
Melinda Brooks