Dedicated Home Care Nurse with over 20 years of experience in patient care, emotional support, and health education. Proven ability to develop personalized care strategies and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Nurse
Assisted Living Alberta
Sherwood Park, Alberta
12.2016 - Current
Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status.
Coordinated with healthcare teams to create individualized care strategies.
Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
Assisted with daily living activities to promote independence among residents.
Educated families on care procedures and health management techniques.
Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
Facilitated communication between physicians, agencies, families and caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of current developments in the field.
Home Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Devon, Alberta
08.2006 - 12.2016
Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
Coordinated with healthcare teams to create individualized care strategies.
Educated families on care procedures and health management techniques.
Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
Maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Athabasca University
Athabasca
09-2030
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Beauty
Alberta Academy of Aesthetics
Edmonton, AB
Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy
Grant Macewan Community College
Edmonton, AB
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practial Nurse
Norquest College
Edmonton
Skills
Patient care
Care plan development
Dementia care
Palliative care
Post-surgical recovery
Catheter care
Colostomy care
Sample collection
Clinical documentation
Electronic charting
Health education
Family education
Nonviolent crisis intervention
Team collaboration
Emotional support
Clinical documentation
Certification
Foot Care Nurse, Victoria Order of Nurse.
Timeline
Home Care Nurse
Assisted Living Alberta
12.2016 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2006 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Athabasca University
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Beauty
Alberta Academy of Aesthetics
Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy
Grant Macewan Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practial Nurse