Ruth Gale Dalsen
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 12 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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aceso Medical
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Performed Covid-19 Swabbing, specimen collection and vaccination to various clients
Nurse
Kalinga Provincial Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2018
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Ferdinand College
Ilagan, Isabela Philippines03.2004
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care
- Team Coordination
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aceso Medical
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse
Kalinga Provincial Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2018
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Ferdinand College
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