Peartu Diggs
London
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker known for productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medication administration, mobility assistance, in empathy, communication, and patience. Ensuring optimal support and care for clients. A Compassionate Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing high-quality patient care within diverse clinical settings such as critical thinking skills and keen understanding of nursing procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals. Proven track record of adding value to previous positions through commitment, adaptability and eagerness for professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Practical Nurse
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Conducted patient assessments including vital signs, height, weight measurements and intake, output monitoring.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Carried out physician’s orders accurately and efficiently.
- Implemented infection control measures, including hand hygiene and proper disposal of sharps.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base related to nursing practice.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and dressing patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Participated in clinical simulations and workshops to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assisted with wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Administered medications and treatments per physicians orders.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing, including blood, urine, and sputum.
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Personal Support Worker
Dearness Home
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Observed conditions of residents while providing direct patient care services.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Education
Personal Support Work -
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
12.2020
Associate of Arts - Registered Practical Nurse
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Skills
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with toileting
- Feeding assistance for patients who are unable to eat independently
- Observing patient condition and reporting changes to supervisors or healthcare professionals
- Clinical judgment
- Oxygen therapy
- Catheter care
- Chronic disease management
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Mental health care
- Vital signs
- Punctual and reliable
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain assessment
- Infection control standards
- Wound care
Certification
- BLS, CPR, First Aid certification
- Assist-Suicide Prevention certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches certification
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Personal Support Worker
Dearness Home
05.2022 - 10.2024
Associate of Arts - Registered Practical Nurse
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Personal Support Work -
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
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