Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
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Olivia Ross

Quispamsis,NB

Summary

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record of patience, honesty, strong ethics, and meticulous attention to detail. Seeking to leverage expertise in a professional healthcare setting to provide high-quality patient care. Excited to contribute skills and passion in a dynamic work environment. Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of patients and dedicated to delivering compassionate care with a focus on excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shannex Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • 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.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Personal Support Worker

Independence Plus
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.

COVID-19 Screener

Horizon Health
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
  • Offered protective masks and face shields to guests.
  • Used wheelchairs to transport patients around facility and to and from vehicles.
  • Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
  • Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
  • Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
  • Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
  • Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
  • Acted as site liaison to promote proper hygiene, social distancing and other preventive practices.
  • Distributed COVID-19 FAQ and educational material with daily status updates to increase awareness.

Produce Clerk

Sobeys
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
  • Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
  • Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.
  • Monitored work environment to maintain safety, cleanliness and organization.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
  • Answered shopper questions regarding shelf life and appropriate produce storage.
  • Checked prices and located products for customers.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.

Cashier

Sobeys
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.

Education

Diploma - License Practical Nurse

New Brunswick Community College
Saint John, NB

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

New Brunswick Community College
Saint John, NB

High School Diploma -

Kennebecasis Valley High School
Quispamsis, NB

Skills

  • Bedside Care
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Clear Communication
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Client Dressing
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care
  • Positive and Professional
  • Bathing
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Ethical Standards
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • General Housekeeping
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Active Listening
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs
  • Patient care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing

Languages

English
Professional
French
Professional

Accomplishments

    High Honors

References

References and transcripts available upon request

Education and Training

CPR and first aid training

License Practical Nurse diploma

Personal Support Worker certificate

High School diploma

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shannex Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Independence Plus
06.2023 - 08.2023

COVID-19 Screener

Horizon Health
03.2022 - 09.2022

Produce Clerk

Sobeys
03.2020 - 03.2022

Cashier

Sobeys
11.2018 - 03.2020

Diploma - License Practical Nurse

New Brunswick Community College

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

New Brunswick Community College

High School Diploma -

Kennebecasis Valley High School
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