Rosemarie Alimpolos
Summary
Over five years experience both bedside and administrative nursing. Certified to do immunization. Has Advanced Foot Care Certificate. Hardworking and a good team member.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Carewest RCTP/ ALC/ C3
Calgary, AB
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Community Care Coordinator Nurse
Deer Valley Family Medicine Clinic
Calgary, AB
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for fostering and establishing a collaborative and open environment with different homes and facilities that the clinic is taking care of.
- Responsible for the day to day management and operation of the nursing and clinical department including but not limited to planning, organizing , directing and controlling of the clinical and administrative activities of the department.
- Co leading the new facility intake.
- Responsible for interdisciplinary communication as per new physician orders, tx and plan for the patient.
- Effectively manage utilization of clinic supplies.
- Maintain and active presence in mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality of care.
- Coordinate and serve on the various committee responsible for client care.
- Monitor the maintenance of accurate clinical records and reports required by legislation and in accordance with recognized nursing principles.
- Performs a variety of care intervention and medical procedures as permitted by the physician within the designated scope of practice.
- Actively participate in company initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Student Practical Nurse
Peter Loughed Centre
Calgary, AB
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures.
- Administered IV therapy.
- Monitored post-op vitals, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Provided necessary teaching for patients to be discharged after surgery.
Education
Certificate - Personalized Dementia Care in Supportive Setting
Carewest
Calgary, AB04.2022
Advanced Foot Care Certificate
Edmonton Foot Care Academy
Edmonton Alberta11.2019
Immunization Certificate
Bow Valley College
2017
Practical Nursing Diploma
Bow Valley College
2017
Health Care Aide Certificate
ABM College
2013
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Holy Name University
03.2005
Skills
- Clinical experience in primary care clinic, med/surgical unit and long term care /dementia care unit
- Specimen collection/processing
- Effective time management skill
- Has current CPR training
- Wound care expertise
- Has Dementia care training
- Culturally sensitive
- Immunization Certificate
- Advanced Foot care Certificate
Timeline
LPN
Carewest RCTP/ ALC/ C3
04.2021 - Current
Community Care Coordinator Nurse
Deer Valley Family Medicine Clinic
03.2018 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
Peter Loughed Centre
05.2017 - 06.2017
Certificate - Personalized Dementia Care in Supportive Setting
Carewest
Advanced Foot Care Certificate
Edmonton Foot Care Academy
Immunization Certificate
Bow Valley College
Practical Nursing Diploma
Bow Valley College
Health Care Aide Certificate
ABM College
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Holy Name University