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Michele Graham

Hampton,New Brunswick

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Saint John Regional Hospital, excelling in acute psychiatry. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient assessments, while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Recognized for leading safety protocols and mentoring students, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1

BLS

1
1

CPR

Work History

Clinical Instructor

NBCC
09.2022 - Current
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint John Regional Hospital
12.2016 - Current

LPN acute psychiatry unit.

Obtain vital signs, mental assessments.

Provide safety checks.

Monitor behaviours.

Lead in code white situations

Mentor students

PSW

Saint John Regional Hospital
06.2009 - 05.2016
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.

Education

LPN - Nursing

NBCC Community College
Saint Andrews, NB
12.2016

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Physical assessment
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Immunization administration
  • Infection control
  • Family communication
  • Patient evaluations
  • Patient relationship building
  • ADL assistance
  • Palliative care
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Diabetes management
  • Health education
  • Care planning
  • Patient intake
  • Preventive care
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Mental health support

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Area of certification Training - Timeframe
  • Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

NBCC
09.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint John Regional Hospital
12.2016 - Current

PSW

Saint John Regional Hospital
06.2009 - 05.2016

LPN - Nursing

NBCC Community College
Michele Graham