Michelle Therrien
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Experienced LPN with strong clinical and people skills who is professionally trained and experience with culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Kamloops Regional Correctional Center
Kamloops , BC
2019.11 - Current
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients 30-45 patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
Gemstone Care Center
Kamloops , BC
2013.08 - Current
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients to 30-45 patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
RCA and LPN
Kamloops Seniors Village
Kamloops , BC
2005.07 - 2013.09
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Supported diagnoses by taking urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care and monitoring 30-45 patients per shift.
- Self directed with astute judgement skills, High level of personal accountability.
Education
RCA/CSW
Sprott Shaw College
Kamloops, BC2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sprott Shaw College
Kamloops, BC2012
Skills
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Specimen Collection
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- First Aid and CPR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Responsible and Dependable
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
LPN
Kamloops Regional Correctional Center
2019.11 - Current
LPN
Gemstone Care Center
2013.08 - Current
RCA and LPN
Kamloops Seniors Village
2005.07 - 2013.09
RCA/CSW
Sprott Shaw College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sprott Shaw College