Caring and compassionate individual well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrates success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital, Neurosciences Ward
10.2022 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
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.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Broadway Pentecostal Lodge
04.2022 - 10.2022
Medication Administration
Built strong relationships with patients and their families through clear communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
Delivered exceptional wound care, including dressing changes and infection prevention measures, resulting in faster healing times for patients.
Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process.
Customer service skills; the skill to handle patient correspondence within the clinic and on the phone
Telephone skills, the ability to call, answer, and assist on phones in a professional manner
Billing, taking payments and book keeping skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Proficient in InteleRIS Software
Familiar with medical terminology
Ability to take instructions from Doctor’s, medical staff, ect and perform tasks in a detailed and professional manner as per the request.
Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts to resolve issues.
Volunteer
The Dug Out
09.2021 - 09.2021
Non-profit organization clinical experience (September 5, 2021, Helped prepare and serve soup, coffee, and buns to those who rely on them for their first hot meal of the day, while creating a positive and respectful environment
Welcomed guests, served snacks, sort and put out bread, and helped keep the kitchen and serving space clean
Provided a welcoming environment for guests through conversation and a positive and friendly attitude.
Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Student Nurse
Capilano Care Center
06.2021 - 06.2021
Assisted with medication administration under the supervision of clinical instructor
Assessment and monitoring of clients
Safe medication administration
Continuous evaluation and documentation of clients' responses to medication.
Student Nurse (HCA)
Inglewood Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2021
Assisted residents with care under the supervision of the clinical instructor
Provided care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges
Recognized and responded clearly and accurately with clients and families within the facility contexts, bearing in mind sensitive situations.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Pharmacy Assistant
Health Plus Pharmacy
05.2019 - 12.2019
Refilled and prepared medication under authority of the pharmacist
Proficient in WinRx and Microsoft Word
Filed away prescriptions, Narcotic prescriptions, Medical reviews, and Frequent Dispensing forms for patients
Reviewed medical forms for displaying of detailed and accurate information such as, Doctor, Pharmacist, or patient signatures, phone numbers, address, etc
To hand over to pharmacist o Knowledge on how to use and the effects of numerous medications
Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
Customer Service Ambassador
YVR Dexterra Customer Service, YVR
05.2016 - 08.2019
Performed reception duties at the information counters such as receiving and answering phone calls, sending and receiving fax & emails, making announcements throughout the airport on the PA system, dealing with Lost & Found paperwork, and filing away any additional paperwork
Scanned and verified passenger identification, boarding passes, and baggage o Assisted in filling out various paperwork for immobile passengers or passengers with language barriers such as VISA/ESTA forms, and Canadian/US custom forms upon entry
Provided additional help and care for passengers with special needs, young children, elderly or any disabilities or concerns by providing wheel chair services, assisting them kindly to shorter lines, and additional guidance towards airport security
Volunteer
Vancouver Coastal Health, Child Immunization Clinic
03.2018 - 09.2018
First point of contact, responsible for registration and assistance
Organized and distributed paperwork for nurses and parents o Weighed and measured Infants from 2 months, and children up to 5 years of age
Assisted in scheduling future appointments
Helped set up clinic (tables, chairs, equipment)
Worked closely with nurses, providing them with precise and accurate measurements
Obtained knowledge about child health that aided with concerns or questions that parents had
Assisted in referring any questions to Public Health Nurses o Worked in a team based environment and independently
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver, BC
04.2022
High School Diploma -
John Oliver Secondary School
05.2016
Skills
Licensed Practical Nurse under BCCNM
Ability to work both independently and in collaborative team environment with variety of individuals
Exhibiting high level of professionalism in all aspects of work
Self-motivated and consistently bringing positive attitude
Quick learner and welcomes challenging opportunities