Roxanne Robichaud
Moncton
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Horizon Health Network, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and empathetic care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient education, I excel in fostering communication among healthcare teams, significantly improving patient satisfaction and promoting a culture of teamwork.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health Network
04.2010 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
No Degree - Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse
NBCC
Miramichi, NB06-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Caregiving skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient safety protocols
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Counting narcotics
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Psychotropic medications
- Educating families
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Charting and recording
- Licensed practical nurse
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved results through effectively helping with task.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to results.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified for CPR, Assist, NVCI, Code White, Communicate with Heart.
Units worked
I have worked in Miramichi Hospital as a PCA while I was studying my LPN course, I have worked in many units in the hospital as I was part of a float team. I worked on Ambulance transfers to St.John, Bathurst and Moncton, I started working at The Moncton City hospital in 2013 on 2600 Maternity for approximately 3year part time. Then I went to 5100 Geriatric for full time job, from there I went to Child Youth Wellness for 4 years, then to 3200 Adult Psychiatry all during Covid outbreak, 2019-2023. I am presently working at The Inpatient Detox Unit 125 Mapleton Road.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Health Network
04.2010 - Current
No Degree - Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse
NBCC
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