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Princess Ndlovu

Yellowknife,NT

Summary


Dedicated Nursing Student with over six years of practical nursing experience, offering a strong academic foundation and eagerness to enhance clinical skills. Skilled in providing compassionate, detail-oriented care while prioritizing patient safety, wellness, and satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional support to patients of diverse backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licenced Practical Nurse

Frame Lake Clinic
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Collected and labeled lab specimens, maintaining proper protocols for timely analysis.
  • Rooming patients in preparation for doctor's visits
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered injection medications (Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Deep subcut, etc.,)

Licensed Practical Nurse

NTHSSA-Covid Testing Site
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Acquiring patient history
  • Collecting Nasal, Throat, Nasopharyngeal samples for Covid-19 testing
  • Informing patients their results and documenting on EMR
  • Teaching patients on isolation requirements as per Public Health guidelines
  • Preparing samples to be sent to labs
  • Communicating Covid-19 positive results to the chief public office via electronic secure files.


Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced teamwork and communication among staff by conducting regular meetings and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Reduced medication errors by thoroughly reviewing prescriptions and administering medications accurately and safely.
  • Strengthened continuity of care through effective collaboration with other departments, such as pharmacy, nurse case workers and physicians.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering professional growth through skill development and knowledge sharing.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Collected and labeled lab specimens, maintaining proper protocols for timely analysis.
  • Utilized wound care techniques, including dressing changes and infection prevention, to promote patient healing.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Aurora College
Yellowknife

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Norquest College
Edmonton
06-2016

Clinical Experience

Medicine Unit, Stanton Hospital, Yellowknife
September 2023-January 2024

  • Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments.
  • Documented patient information accurately in medical records.
  • Performed wound care and dressing changes.

Psychiatric Unit, Stanton Hospital, Yellowknife
January 2024-May 2024

  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, practitioners, and community stakeholders for comprehensive care, case management, and discharge planning.

Obstetrics Unit, Stanton Hospital, Yellowknife
May 2024-June 2024

  • Assessed newborns and postpartum mothers.
  • Evaluated breastfeeding techniques and provided education and support as needed.

Surgery Unit, Stanton Hospital, Yellowknife
September 2024-December 2024

  • Performed head-to-toe assessments and pain evaluations.
  • Administered pain management interventions.
  • Provided admission and discharge teaching to surgical patients.

NTHSSA Cancer Care - Colorectal Screening Program, Yellowknife
January 2025 – Present

  • Supporting colorectal cancer screening- Return to sender mailed kits services as part of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority.

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Fit test
  • Non-violence crisis
  • Grief, loss, and Empathy
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Person Centered /Dementia care


Timeline

Licenced Practical Nurse

Frame Lake Clinic
05.2022 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

NTHSSA-Covid Testing Site
06.2021 - 05.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities
10.2020 - 06.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities
12.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Aurora College

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Norquest College

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