Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, reliability, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel. An experienced LPN with over 18years of service in Long Term Care with an excellent reputation for patient care and leadership.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Causual Instructor -CCA
CBBC Career College
Dartmouth, NS
03.2025 - Current
Facilitated engaging classroom environments , online and inperson, to enhance student learning experiences.
Mentored students in career development and professional skills enhancement.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
LPN
The Magnolia Rosecrest Communities
Enfield, NS
11.2022 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff.
Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
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Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
Trained new nursing staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
IPAC Nurse
The Magnolia Rosecrest Communities
Enfield, NS
03.2023 - 11.2024
Implemented infection control policy and procedures
Educated patients and families on healthcare procedures and disease management.
Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
Constructed and managed vaccine concent and administration via a clinic setting multiple times a calendar year
Conducted and reported monthly audits and statistics
Collaboration with multi discipline teams and NSHA and Public Health.
LPN Assistant Unit Supervisor/ Neighborhood Lead
The Meadows, TVM
Yarmouth, NS
06.2008 - 06.2022
Assessing, planning and implementing, evaluating, documenting, and directing needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences, and internal staff for 105 residents
Providing leadership to all 200 + staff and overseeing the provision of quality care.
Working alongside management and health services to promote communication and compliance to policy and procedure.
Administer and record prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice.
Maintain the importance of documentation and reporting.
Apply dressings and treatments according to the physician's orders and policy.
Assist with supervision and evaluation of job performance and other behavior with all health care staff.
Performed duties under applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Personal Care Worker
Tidal View Manor
Yarmouth, NS
04.2007 - 06.2008
Am & hs person care
Assisting with meals (setups and feeds)
Daily activities
Personal Laundry
Maintain a quality home environment for 30+ residents
Documentation
Advocacy
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to nursing supervisor.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Care Giver
Earth Angels
Truro, NS
08.2005 - 08.2006
Non Medical
Coordinate the living styles of clients to fulfill daily activities
Appointment Management
House hold chores
Daily tasks such as routine weekly outings to grocery store and any other supplies needed to maintain a comfortable life style
Personal care
Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
NSCC Burridge
Yarmouth NS
06-2008
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School
Glace Bay NS
06-2001
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
PPE Compliance
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Written Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Active Listening
Self-Motivated
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Public speaking
Certification
Certificates CPR , OHS, WHMIS, Alzheimer’s Disease Care Course, Sexual Harassment, Palliative Care Course, LPN Leadership Skills
Course, Food Handling and Safety Course, P.I.E.C.E.S 3 day course, GPA. Neighborhood Guide Course. Essential
Communication Skills for the Workplace Course. .Incident Investigation Course, Fire Safety Course. Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention, Yellow Belt. Certification, NS Nursing Leadership in LTC
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