Melissa Cornell
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Compassionate recently graduated Licensed Practical Nurse with proven experience in caring for others, ability to build strong professional relationships with individuals while maintaining confidentiality. Offering strong organizational skills and self-motivation to continue to learn and gain knowledge and experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unit 23- Red Deer Regional Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Managed surgical and trauma wounds, various drains and pain management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications by various routes: oral, intravenous, subcutaneous injection.
- Administered TPN and PPN dietary supplementation.
- Completed admissions, pre and post op transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and performed thorough head to toe assessments.
- Prioritized patient care based on acuity and urgency.
Student Practical Nurse
Unit 23- Red Deer Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures and skills.
- Administered medications safely via oral, IV, and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, with dignity and confidentiality.
- Performed thorough assessments on patients assigned to me.
- Answered call bells for patients that were not personally assigned, to support teammates.
- Maintained positive attitude throughout challenging situations.
- Showed respect and appreciation towards all staff.
- Asked questions when needed further explanation or clarification.
Acute Care Clinical- Student Practical Nurse
Innisfail Health Centre
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with nurses, healthcare aids and physicians to achieve quality patient care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new skills.
- Administered medications safely via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Completed thorough evidence-based patient research.
- Communicated with compassion to build therapeutic relationships.
Long-Term Care Clinical- Student Practical Nurse
Villa Marie Covenant Care
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to providing care to residents efficiently and safely.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Administered medications safely in a timely manner.
- Assisted residents with daily activities while encouraging independence.
Journeyman Hairstylist
Self-employed
02.2012 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to changing trends.
- Carried out multiple services; varying haircuts, custom coloring, perming, special event up-dos and styling.
- Demonstrated respect, kindness and confidentiality with ease.
- Developed and maintained compassionate yet professional stylist-clientele relationships.
- Worked flexible hours; daytime, evenings, and weekends to accommodate over 70 clients.
Journeyman Hairstylist
The Mane Attraction Hair Studio
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; daytime, evenings and weekends.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB08.2023
Cosmetology Diploma
Marvel College
Red Deer, AB06.2006
Skills
- Skilled in managing heavy patient workload on surgical unit
- Practices critical thinking while prioritizing differing patient acuity assignments
- Performs safe pre and post operation care
- Ability to effectively participate on an intra-professional team
- Skilled in providing safe patient and family centered care
- Excellent organizational skills by prioritizing tasks and responsibilities
- Experienced and competent hairstylist for 17 years
- Successfully self-employed for 11 years
- Communicates one on one easily and comforts others in times of vulnerability
- Effective time management in juggling multiple responsibilities in life
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unit 23- Red Deer Regional Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
Unit 23- Red Deer Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
Acute Care Clinical- Student Practical Nurse
Innisfail Health Centre
02.2023 - 04.2023
Long-Term Care Clinical- Student Practical Nurse
Villa Marie Covenant Care
09.2022 - 10.2022
Journeyman Hairstylist
Self-employed
02.2012 - Current
Journeyman Hairstylist
The Mane Attraction Hair Studio
01.2009 - 02.2012
Practical Nurse Diploma
Red Deer Polytechnic
Cosmetology Diploma
Marvel College
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