NISTA LUVNA BALLOO
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
HILLCREST VILLAGE CARE CENTER
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medica
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Palliative Care Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Wellness
05.2011 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of illness progression through clear communication and education.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a sense of trust and open communication.
- Conducted family meetings to discuss goals of care, facilitating collaborative decision-making processes among all involved parties.
- Promoted self-care among caregivers by offering resources and support that encouraged physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in providing palliative care services tailored to the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Maintained current knowledge on best practices in palliative nursing through regular continuing education opportunities.
- Implemented bereavement support initiatives for families after the loss of a loved one, promoting healing during difficult times.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Participated in quality improvement projects focused on enhancing the delivery of palliative care services within the organization.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring side effects closely, resulting in effective symptom management without unnecessary complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
- Managed complex symptoms using evidence-based practices, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Wellness
05.2003 - 10.2022
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
High School Diploma -
SCHOOL OF NURSING/MAURITIUS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Social Support
- Patient Care
- First aid knowledge
- Palliative care
- Time management
- Active listening
- Personal hygiene assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
HILLCREST VILLAGE CARE CENTER
10.2022 - 06.2025
Palliative Care Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Wellness
05.2011 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Wellness
05.2003 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
SCHOOL OF NURSING/MAURITIUS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
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