Pauline Anne Baylon
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Miserecordia Community Hospital
2023.11 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Home
2023.12 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Health Care Aide
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
2014.10 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Student Practical Nurse
Sturgeon Community Hospital-Medicine/Surgery Unit
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals in Medicine and Surgery Unit to learn new procedures.
- Review and record patients’ data through Connect Care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for
Health Care Aide
Age Care Miller Crossing Long-Term Care Home
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Student Practical Nurse
Citadel Care Center
2021.10 - 2021.11
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Health Care Aide
Aria Gardens Home And Hospital
2012.03 - 2014.07
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Registered Nurse
Estevez Memorial Hospital Inc.
2008.05 - 2011.12
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Practical Nurse Refresher - Nursing
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB03.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Aquinas University
Legazpi City, Philippines04.2007
Skills
- Responding to Emergencies
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Documentation accuracy
- Geriatric Care
- Infection Control
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical judgment
Nursing Registration
College of Registered Nurses in Alberta
Registration no: 126148
Expiration: 09/30/2024
New York State Education Department
Registration no: 890707
Expiration: 05/31/2026
Philippine Regulatory Commission
Registration no: 0487395
Expiration: 06/28/2024
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Registration no: 62622
Expiration: 12/31/2023
Certification
BLS Provider
HSF no: 1418429
Expiration: 08/2024
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Issued: 17 January 2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Home
2023.12 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Miserecordia Community Hospital
2023.11 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
Sturgeon Community Hospital-Medicine/Surgery Unit
2023.01 - 2023.03
Health Care Aide
Age Care Miller Crossing Long-Term Care Home
2022.03 - 2022.10
Student Practical Nurse
Citadel Care Center
2021.10 - 2021.11
Health Care Aide
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
2014.10 - Current
Health Care Aide
Aria Gardens Home And Hospital
2012.03 - 2014.07
Registered Nurse
Estevez Memorial Hospital Inc.
2008.05 - 2011.12
Practical Nurse Refresher - Nursing
NorQuest College
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Aquinas University
BLS Provider
HSF no: 1418429
Expiration: 08/2024
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Issued: 17 January 2024
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