Melissa Bisson
Blue Ridge,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Alberta Health Services, adept at managing critical patient care and adapting to diverse clinical environments. Excel in prioritizing patient needs and applying comprehensive medication knowledge. Committed to continuous learning, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes through both technical skills and compassionate care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
02.2014 - Current
.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Worked in a variety of rural hospital environments including the acute care unit, emergency department and the intravenous therapy clinic
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB07-2025
Practical Nurse Certificate - Practice Nurse
Norquest College
Edmonton, Alberta02-2014
Skills
- Able to adhere to my scope of practice as set out by the Athabasca University and Alberta Health Services
- Able to prioritize patient needs and organize my shift accordingly
- Understand the fundamentals of nursing and the importance of ensuring basic personal care is completed
- Have a vast knowledge of common medications prescribed and the assessments that are required of them
- Experience with peripheral access devices, and central access devices such as PICC lines and IVADs (understand CVADs are a restricted activity as student)
- Able to identify my gaps in knowledge and research policies and procedures as needed (will be participating in TNCC in April 2025, prior to clinical placement)
- Have completed the Canadian Triage Acuity Scale course and able to apply this knowledge in the emergency department effectively
- Able to take constructive criticism and willing to grow my practices based on these learning opportunities
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
02.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Athabasca University
Practical Nurse Certificate - Practice Nurse
Norquest College
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