MUSAWENKOSI CRAWFORD
New Westminster,Canada
Summary
Experienced LPN Team Lead skilled in patient care and emergency response. Expertise in coordinating care plans and facilitating communication among healthcare teams, promoting patient safety and satisfaction. Strong clinical abilities support effective medication management and documentation. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and adherence to privacy protocols and best practices in charting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
LPN Team Lead
silverstone care center
Sechelt, British Columbia
2025.03 - 2025.12
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients in the facility settings.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to monitor comfort and health status.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospice procedures and best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs during care team meetings and discussions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.pronouncing death
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
LPN Field Nurse
vancouver coastal health
Surrey, British Columbia
2015.01 - 2024.07
- Operated ultrasound equipment to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and maintained sterile environments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.collecting and sending specimens to the lab.
- Medication reconciliation, and foley catheter and IV insertion and contrast administering.blood collection.chemo administering subcutaneous
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life-saving skills.
LPN Team Lead
vancouver coastal
Squamish, British Columbia
2010.01 - 2013.03
- Led team of Care AIDES staff in coordinating daily patient care activities to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Supervised assigned personnel during shift hours to maintain operational efficiency and compliance with care standards.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions and symptoms to facilitate timely interventions and improve health outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Admissions of new residents and medication reconciliation .reporting any changes to doctors and family members in a timely manner. Transferring Residents to hospital when ordered by the doctor
- Tube feed and wound care
- Maintained accurate records of all nursing activities including patient charts, medication administration records.
- Managed inventory control systems related to medications, supplies.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Provided direct nursing care to assigned patients according to established standards and practices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Nursing
North Island College
CourtenaySkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care planning
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
Certification
bls
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
silverstone care center
2025.03 - 2025.12
LPN Field Nurse
vancouver coastal health
2015.01 - 2024.07
LPN Team Lead
vancouver coastal
2010.01 - 2013.03
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Nursing
North Island College