Monica Laverdiere-McMillan
Blind Bay,BC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Health
02.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Preceptorship
Kelowna General Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 204 hours of comprehensive nursing care under supervision of LPN preceptor.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Clinical
Kelowna General Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Completed 200 hours of clinical experience.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes.
- Educated patients and families on neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Assisted patients in routine recovery and mobility exercises.
- Completed vital signs, head to toe assessments and focused assessments
Long-Term Care Clinical
Cottonwoods Care Centre and Brookhaven
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, dermal, and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC12.2021
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Organization and Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Patient Assessment and Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Efficient Documenting
Certification
- BCLS
- SPECO
- Anywhere RN Nurse Training
- Omnicell Training
- Recognizing and Responding to Adult Abuse Certification
- Self-Management Strategies for Chronic Conditions Certification
- Clinical Ethics Decision-Making Framework
- EPICC
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Health
02.2022 - Current
Preceptorship
Kelowna General Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical
Kelowna General Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2021
Long-Term Care Clinical
Cottonwoods Care Centre and Brookhaven
11.2020 - 03.2021
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Okanagan College
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