Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Rachel Otis

Timmins,ON

Summary

Driven registered practical nurse with experience in addictions treatment. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Recovery North
Timmins, Ontario
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their family members during difficult times.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
  • Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of quality care.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Personal Support Worker

Plan A
Timmins, Ontario
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
  • Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.

Education

Medical Aesthetics

Dermysk
Toronto, ON
03-2024

Registered Practical Nurse

Collège Boréal
Timmins, ON
04-2022

Pre-Health Sciences

Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
South Porcupine, ON
04-2018

Skills

  • Chart updating
  • Patient Management
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Family and patient support
  • Medication Distribution
  • PatientVu Software use

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • BLS
  • I.V insertion

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Recovery North
01.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Plan A
11.2020 - 09.2021

Medical Aesthetics

Dermysk

Registered Practical Nurse

Collège Boréal

Pre-Health Sciences

Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
Rachel Otis