RINNA NAVARRO
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, ON
11.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Practical Nurse
Stirling Heights Long Term Care
Cambridge
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Completed and ensured resident’s clinical care assessments/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes are communicated as required
- Provided direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and documented care in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice with the company’s policies and procedures
- Responded and managed significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies
- Coordinated nursing team’s resident care assignments that ensured efficient and timely delivery of services to residents
- Exhibited competency in a range of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, wound care, medication administration, blood sugar testing etc
- Taught, delegated, directed and supervised Personal support workers.
Instructor for PSWs
Toronto Health School
06.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Granite Landing
Cambridge
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed and ensured resident’s clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and communicated changes as required
- Responded and managed significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies.
Registered Practical Nurse
Millwood Manor Kitchener
05.2017 - 01.2018
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Home Health
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Provided personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible degree
- Observed and documented the client conditions according to company standards; reported unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the Supervisor or to the office.
RPN-Student
Hawthorn Woods Care Community
Brampton, ON
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Practiced outstanding technical nursing care within the scope of nursing standards by CNO with 400 hours of field placement.
Personal Support Worker
Vila Nova Place
Cambridge, ON
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
Registered Nurse
Fatima University Medical Center
Metro Manila
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked in different areas in the hospital such as OB unit, Pediatrics unit, Medical-Surgical unit, Dermatology center, and the Emergency Room Department for 2 and a half years.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse -
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University
Skills
- Medication organization
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Cultural Sensitivity
Volunteer Placements
Cambridge Memorial Hospital, CT, ER Department
Training And Affiliations
- Phlebotomy Certificate (Grand River Hospital)
- Basic Physical Assessment Certificate
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Training
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Heart saver CPR AED
- Code White Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Grand River Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Instructor for PSWs
Toronto Health School
06.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Stirling Heights Long Term Care
02.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Granite Landing
05.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Practical Nurse
Millwood Manor Kitchener
05.2017 - 01.2018
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Home Health
02.2017 - 04.2017
RPN-Student
Hawthorn Woods Care Community
06.2016 - 08.2016
Personal Support Worker
Vila Nova Place
05.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Fatima University Medical Center
01.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Practical Nurse -
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Our Lady of Fatima University