Patience Teboh
Airdrie
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with experience in providing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Experienced in medication administration, health education, and wound care. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with patients and families to promote comfort and safety while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and professional. Demonstrates ability to quickly and accurately assess patient needs and develop effective care plans. Committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive patient outcomes. Proven track record of developing and implementing care, giving patient education, and performing physical assessments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Bethany Didsbury
Calgary
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in Point Chick Care
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Assisted with admissions, and discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to the admission, and discharge process
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications, and IV therapy
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels and recorded medical history information
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care; implemented treatment plan modifications as needed
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctors during appointments
- Coordinated patient schedules for appointments and treatments with multiple healthcare providers or departments
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carewest
Calgary
01.2023 - Current
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation on connect care
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
SURGICAL PROCESSOR
Alberta Children Hospital
Calgary
07.2015 - Current
- Assisted the surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment for the scheduled procedure
- Set up instruments for use during surgical procedures
- Collaborated with surgeons and surgical team members to ensure a successful outcome of each procedure
- Trained and supervised new staff members on proper surgical techniques and equipment handling
- Removed instruments from the operating room and returned to sterile processing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Airdrie
Airdrie
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Assembled and used catheters, oxygen suppliers.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Charted changes in patient conditions on point chick care and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
HEALTH CARE AIDE
Airdrie Health Community
Airdrie
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared meals and assist the client with feeding
- Transported clients to and from medical, mental health, and other appointments
- Communicated with patients to identify and attend to their needs
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care in the patient chart book
- Provided direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Practical Experience at the Foothills Medical Center Unit 61
Calgary
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained patient charts and medical records on connect care
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens that are sent to the lab
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with a focus on best practices and compassionate care
- Administered prescribed medications according to the treatment plan
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans
- Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
CBI Health: Canadian Rehabilitation & Home Services
Calgary
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Encouraged patients to maintain independent living with personal care assistance
- Advocate for client
- Helped patients use the bathroom or commode and assisted patients with incontinence
- Maintained patient confidentiality and protected patient rights
- Administer medication to the client as per doctor prescription
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Practical Experience at the PLC Unit 51
Calgary
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a general adult population
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support the safe movement of mobility-inhibited patients
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties
- Collaborated with co-nurse to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement intervention
- Performed pre and post-operative care including vital signs, and wound care to determine any changes
- Monitored fluid intake and output
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AT AGECARE SAGEWOOD
Agecare
Strathmore
09.2021
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Prepared meals according to the client's dietary requirements
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
Education
COLLEGE DIPLOMA IN NURSING CANDIDATE -
Bow valley College
Calgary06.2032
CERTIFICATION IN SURGICAL PROCESSOR -
Abes
Calgary11.2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
University of Bone
Germany07.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- ADLs Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Dispensing
- Care Planning
- Sample Collection
- Intramuscular Injections
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Monitor IV Fluids and IV insertion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Management Team Support
- Feedback Acceptance
- Problem Solving
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Intravenous Medications
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication Skill
- Well knowledgeable with Epic and Connect Care
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Surgical preparation
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Documenting incidents
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Patient safety protocols
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Lab Sample Collection
Certification
- CERTIFICATION IN SURGICAL PROCESSOR, Abes, Calgary, 11/01/11
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE, University of Bone, Germany, 07/01/09
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), 2011
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Certified Registered Licensed Practical Nurse by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), 2023
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Airdrie
10.2023 - 05.2024
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Bethany Didsbury
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carewest
01.2023 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Practical Experience at the Foothills Medical Center Unit 61
10.2022 - 12.2022
HEALTH CARE AIDE
Airdrie Health Community
04.2022 - 05.2023
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Practical Experience at the PLC Unit 51
01.2022 - 03.2022
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AT AGECARE SAGEWOOD
Agecare
09.2021
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
CBI Health: Canadian Rehabilitation & Home Services
07.2021 - 11.2022
SURGICAL PROCESSOR
Alberta Children Hospital
07.2015 - Current
COLLEGE DIPLOMA IN NURSING CANDIDATE -
Bow valley College
CERTIFICATION IN SURGICAL PROCESSOR -
Abes
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
University of Bone