MERRIT BRAMWELL
Cartwright,MB
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 8 years experience in the health care field as a dedicated team member. Talented in organizing patient care based on individualized needs and communicating strongly as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Driven at delivering high-quality patient centered care to improve overall health & wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
McCare Global Healthcare Services
10.2022 - Current
- Working as an agency travel LPN in British Columbia, in both the acute and long-term care settings, as a fully registered LPN through BCCNM.
- Has worked in long-term care as the charge nurse with a team of health care aides. Comfortable with medication administration, wound care, daily assessments, safety & falls protocols, care routines and death care.
- Experience on surgical units with pre & post-operative patients, care including assessments, IV therapy, pain management, wound care, patient teaching and support.
- Worked in the following BC facilities for 2 weeks or longer: Eagle Ridge Manor, Port Hardy; University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Prince George; Chilliwack General Hospital, Chilliwack; Cormorant Island Health Centre, Alert Bay; Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan; Saanich Peninsula Hospital; Victoria.
LPN
Elite Intellicare Staffing
12.2021 - Current
- Employed as a agency nurse, motivated to travel to different facilities withing Manitoba & British Columbia to work temporarily filling LPN contracts.
- Registered through the BCCNM Temporary Emergency Registration.
- Experienced in PCH settings, working as the charge nurse with a team health care aides. Comfortable with medication administration, wound care, daily assessments, safety & falls protocols and care routines.
- Experience in medical-surgical units working as a staff nurse. Confident in assessments, acute care patient management, interdisciplinary team communication, and skills within the LPN scope as defined by BCCNM standards.
- Worked in the following BC facilities for 2 weeks or longer: Acropolis Manor, Prince Rupert; Stuart Nechako Manor, Vanderhoof; The Pines, Burns Lake; Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops
Manager
Rhythm Cycle Club
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Direct multiple staff in a successful rural business
- Responsible for social media promotion, staff management and scheduling, along with maintenance and cleaning duties
- Strong verbal communication skills
LPN
Rock Lake Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Adequately balance the demands of rural nursing, overseeing both ER and medical ward patients, along with staying on top of registration, assessments, documentation, and patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Experience with fast pace ER situations
Health Care Adie
Rock Lake Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Worked as part of a health care team to care for many individuals of all levels of care in a manor to promote health & wellness.
- Assisted patients with various illnesses, diseases and health concerns in performing daily activities of living.
Health Care Aide
Prairie View Lodge
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Resident Care Worker
Addictions Foundation Of Manitoba
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted clients through a 21 day addictions in patient program, focusing on holistic health model to help clients make positive choices as building blocks towards their future.
- Experience dealing with addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling.
- One on one and group counseling experience.
- Managed many high-stress situations, with skills and knowledge to diffuse aggressive and violent situations.
Volunteer Cook
Jocelyn House Hospice
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Experience working with palliative care patients in their last days of life to promote quality of life.
- Knowledge of dietary requirements and restrictions when preparing meals for patients on specialized diets.
- Comforted individuals and families as they walk through the end of life processes; supported through dying.
Education
Death Doula Candidate
Home Hospice Association
2023
Licensed LPN -
CLPNM
2019
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, Manitoba09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Under Graduate
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Cartwright Community Independent School
Cartwright2013
Skills
- Confident in performing competencies of Licensed Practical Nursing
- Strong written and oral communication
- Driven individual as part of a health care team
- Highly organized with ability to adapt to unpredictable changes
- Experience in acute-care, emergency room, long-term care, palliative care, surgical units, addictions counseling, mental health
Objective
To work as a LPN to gain experience and knowledge in the nursing field, in hopes of eventually continuing my education to complete my Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (2020)
- Canadian Triage Acuity Scale certification
References
Lavina Dsouza
RNBN, Clinical Coordinator
Eagle Ridge Manor
dsouzalavina@gmail.com
306 897 0789
Brenda Russell
RNBN, Brandon Regional Hospital
scottbrenda65@gmail.com
204 215 1965
Kaitlyn Nichol
Owner, Rhythm Cycle Club
rhythm.cycle.club@gmail.com
204 523 1266
Timeline
LPN
McCare Global Healthcare Services
10.2022 - Current
LPN
Elite Intellicare Staffing
12.2021 - Current
Manager
Rhythm Cycle Club
09.2020 - 04.2023
LPN
Rock Lake Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2022
Resident Care Worker
Addictions Foundation Of Manitoba
03.2018 - 10.2018
Health Care Adie
Rock Lake Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2019
Volunteer Cook
Jocelyn House Hospice
01.2016 - 01.2017
Health Care Aide
Prairie View Lodge
06.2015 - 09.2019
Death Doula Candidate
Home Hospice Association
Licensed LPN -
CLPNM
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Assiniboine Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Under Graduate
University of Manitoba
High School Diploma - undefined
Cartwright Community Independent School
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (2020)
- Canadian Triage Acuity Scale certification
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