Merna Giles
Registered Nurse Retired
Langley,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from appointments. Committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of clients, demonstrating exceptional care and attention to detail.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Dog Sitter, Housekeeper
Pamela Bowling
01.2015 - Current
- Provided part-time dog sitting and house cleaning services for a client with five dogs and one cat.
- Responsible for walking, feeding, and caring for animals, ensuring their well-being and happiness in absence of owner.
- Performed house cleaning duties including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping, maintaining clean and tidy living environment for client and her pets
Companion Driver
Deborah Jones
11.2014 - Current
- Provide part-time companion driving services for young woman residing in care home, managing complex medical conditions including brittle diabetes, brain injury, and renal failure.
- Administer medications, including insulin, and monitor blood sugar levels regularly, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Ensure client's safety by carrying necessary medications and medical supplies during transportation and outings.
- Assist client in and out of car safely, particularly in busy traffic situations, prioritizing her well-being at all times.
- Accompany client to various activities such as pool, gym, camping trips, and week-long excursions, providing constant support and companionship.
Dog Rescue Volunteer
Independant
11.2014 - 05.2023
- Educate Mexican dog and cat owners on the importance of spaying and neutering to control the population of stray animals and reduce overpopulation.
- Gain consent from owners to transport animals to and from free spay and neuter clinics, facilitating the procedure and providing post-operative care as needed.
- Administer medications for ticks, fleas, and parasites to rescued animals, emphasizing preventative care to improve their overall health and well-being.
- Coordinate transportation of sick or injured animals to veterinary clinics for medical treatment, ensuring they receive prompt and appropriate care.
Registered Nurse
Delta Hospital
09.1988 - 11.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Camosun College
Victoria, BC 05.2001 -
Timeline
Dog Sitter, Housekeeper
Pamela Bowling
01.2015 - Current
Companion Driver
Deborah Jones
11.2014 - Current
Dog Rescue Volunteer
Independant
11.2014 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Camosun College
05.2001 -
Registered Nurse
Delta Hospital
09.1988 - 11.2020
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