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Michelle Cara

Edmonton,Alberta

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Casual

Chartwell Retirement Residences
01.2024 - Current

• Assigning and delegating duties to non-licensed nursing staff

• Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff

  • Assisting ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and mental health

• Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents

  • Assisting patient vital signs
  • Assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Health Care Aide

Royal Alexandra Hospital
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Health Care Aide

Chartwell Retirement Residences
11.2018 - Current
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wesleyan University-Philippines
Cabanatuan City Philippines

Skills

  • Patient support
  • Quality Assessments
  • Health Promotion
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Medication Administration
  • Home Health Care

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

LPN Casual

Chartwell Retirement Residences
01.2024 - Current

Health Care Aide

Royal Alexandra Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Health Care Aide

Chartwell Retirement Residences
11.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wesleyan University-Philippines
Michelle Cara