Robin Culbertson
Melita,Canada
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse known for ability to efficiently manage tasks and high productivity levels. Specialize in wound care, patient education, and ensuring comprehensive patient support. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management skills, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prairie Mountain Health
Melita, MB
01.2002 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Performed wound care, treatments, and infection control procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Delivered patient care across Prairie Mountain Health long-term care and homecare settings.
- Educated patients and families on care needs, safety, and recovery instructions.
- Observed patient condition changes and reported concerns to supervising nurses.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and allied staff on daily care routines.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented assessments and interventions in Prairie Mountain Health health records.
- Supported admissions and transfers within regional health authority sites.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes using care plans
- Communicated patient concerns to Prairie Mountain Health care teams
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN
Prairie Mountain Health
01.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs, contributing to improved health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care, strengthening service delivery.
Education
Nursing -
Assiniboine Community College
BrandonSkills
- Medication administration
- Medication management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Activities of daily living
- Patient care
- Team building
- Wound Care Champion
- BLS certified
- Time Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prairie Mountain Health
01.2002 - Current
LPN
Prairie Mountain Health
01.2002 - Current
Nursing -
Assiniboine Community College