Paula McPherson
Registered Practical Nurse
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a robust background in direct patient care. Adept at thriving in high-pressure environments while effectively managing challenging patient interactions. Strong commitment to building meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service. Proven track record of delivering quality care and supporting medical teams, with a keen ability to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and achieving outstanding patient outcomes, emphasizing empathy and reliability in all interactions.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care to patients with various health conditions
- Collaborates with appropriate team members on patient care needs
- Provide compassion care to patients of diverse background
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Review orders medications in a timely manner.
- Provide nursing care with patients autonomously
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Lidia Opris Dental Practice
09.1988 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, such as, dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, by therapeutic touch and active listening.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Trilogy Long-Term Care Residence
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care to 30 residents.
- Performed catheter insertion
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Aging and Gerontology
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
North York, ON06.2018
Certificate - Level II Dental Assisting
George Brown College
Toronto, ON05.1998
Diploma - Dental Assisting
College of Business Training
Toronto, ON05.1988
Certificate - Healing Arts Radiation Protection
College of Business Training
Toronto, ON05.1988
Skills
Thorough documentation practices
Affiliations
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Practical Nurse Association
- Ontario Dental Assistant Association
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Trilogy Long-Term Care Residence
05.2020 - 03.2023
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Lidia Opris Dental Practice
09.1988 - Current
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Certificate - Level II Dental Assisting
George Brown College
Diploma - Dental Assisting
College of Business Training
Certificate - Healing Arts Radiation Protection
College of Business Training
Graduate Certificate - Aging and Gerontology
Ryerson University