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Michelle Pedro

Summary

Empathetic, passionate, and patient-oriented Registered Practical Nurse seeking a career within your organization that provides an opportunity for career growth, where learned skills and clinical experiences will be effectively utilized.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Brookside Court/Hilltop Place by Spring Living
04.2021 - Current
  • Administer prescribed medication, oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular and then monitor efficacy
  • Monitor blood glucose, vitals, oxygen saturation
  • Perform head-to-toe assessment for falls, prepare incident report, notify family and Health and Wellness Manager
  • Perform rapid antigen test and PCR test to residents and staff
  • Assist in-house physician during rounds and transcribed new doctor's order to MAR and notify family
  • Collaborate with the team to effectively attain residents' needs
  • Monitor health status for palliative residents and report changes in condition to palliative care team
  • Perform basic wound care, catheter care and urostomy care

Interim Director of Health and Wellness

Brookside Court/Hilltop Place by Spring Living
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Perform assessment on potential residents and determine their care needs
  • Develop, implement and monitor care plans to ensure they are effective and meet the needs of the resident
  • Develop staff scheduling for Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers
  • Ensure adherence of standards in quality assurance, infection control, and emergency procedures

Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Park Place Retirement Residence
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Administer prescribed medication, orally or by, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
  • Monitor blood glucose and vitals as required
  • Transcribe new doctor's order to resident's MAR
  • Perform physical assessment when resident had a fall and prepared an incident report, report to manager and to resident's family
  • Manage resident's pain and evaluate efficacy
  • Monitor and report resident's health concern to MD and to Health and Wellness manager
  • Recommend and implement intervention that will improve resident care and safety
  • Maintain therapeutic relationship to residents and family

Education

Registered Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Seneca Polytechnic Newnham Campus
Finch Avenue East, North York, ON
11-2019

Skills

  • Catheter care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical assessment
  • Diabetes management
  • Staff supervision and education
  • Patient monitoring
  • Family education
  • Care plan development
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control measures
  • Basic wound care
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Hiring and retention

Clinical Experiences

North York General Hospital January2019 – August2019

Oncology/Palliative unit

  • Complete doctors' order such as catheterization, G-tube care, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, bladder scan, wound care, and medications
  • Demonstrate professionalism in completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner and recorded care information provided in a concise and timely manner
  • Follow safety protocols for all patients and assisted nursing staff whenever possible
  • Perform physical assessments while assisting with morning care
  • Provide compassion and support to dying patient
  • Manage patients' pain relief needs and evaluate efficacy
  • Educate and discharge patients with medication regimen and provide contact information for follow up appointments with preceptor's assistance
  • Utilize protective equipment provided

Timeline

Interim Director of Health and Wellness

Brookside Court/Hilltop Place by Spring Living
11.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Practical Nurse

Brookside Court/Hilltop Place by Spring Living
04.2021 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Park Place Retirement Residence
08.2020 - 04.2021

Registered Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Seneca Polytechnic Newnham Campus
Michelle Pedro