Moira Irvine
Wileville,Canada
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Shore Regional
2018.01 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Continuing Care Assistant
South Shore Regional
2012.01 - 2018.01
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
- Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex-Ryan Hall
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
- Assisted with therapeutic activities designed to enhance cognitive function in dementia patients.
- Participated in staff meetings and trainings for professional development and continuous improvement of skills.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
Continuing Care Assistant
Shoreham Village
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia12.2017
Continuing Care Assistant -
Nova Scotia Community College
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia01.2011
Skills
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Vital signs monitoring
Wound Care
Compassionate Care
Physical Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Geriatric Care
Clinical judgment
Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication Dispensing
Palliative Care
Certification
- St. John Ambulance CPR “C”, 02/03/16
- WHMIS and OHS, 01/07/16
- Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 03/30/11
- Palliative Care / Oncology, 05/01/17
- Food Safety Level 1, 09/24/10
Safetychecks
- Criminal Record Check, 01/13/17
- Child Abuse Registry Search, 08/08/16
- Immunizations, 01/22/16
- Tuberculin Skin Test, 02/23/16
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Shore Regional
2018.01 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
South Shore Regional
2012.01 - 2018.01
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex-Ryan Hall
2011.01 - 2012.01
Continuing Care Assistant
Shoreham Village
2008.01 - 2011.01
Continuing Care Assistant -
Nova Scotia Community College
- St. John Ambulance CPR “C”, 02/03/16
- WHMIS and OHS, 01/07/16
- Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, 03/30/11
- Palliative Care / Oncology, 05/01/17
- Food Safety Level 1, 09/24/10
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
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