Sabrina Bernuy
St. Paul
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a compassionate approach and a strong background in geriatrics. With over 11 years of experience working with the geriatric population, I have developed communication skills to effectively interact with patients, colleagues, and family members. I am a dedicated nurse who prioritizes the well-being of patients and takes pride in providing the best possible care and consistently advocating for their needs. I consider myself reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Extendicare
St. Paul
11.2020 - Current
- Charge Nurse Experience: Worked as the charge nurse for several years, overseeing the care of up to 76 patients and managing a team of 15 staff members, including registered nurses under my supervision.
- Preceptor Role: Acted as a preceptor for my nursing student for a total of 248 hours, guiding her through her final practicum and providing hands-on training and mentorship.
- Adaptable to All Shifts: Worked various shifts with minimal training, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to different schedules, team dynamics and patient needs.
- Time Management & Task Prioritization: Effectively managed time to complete tasks efficiently, managing chronic and acute concerns, as well as prioritizing the needs of 40 residents at a time.
- Patient Care Monitoring: Closely monitored vital signs, blood work, and assessments ensuring timely and appropriate patient care.
- Wound Care Expertise: Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, healing stage 4 pressure wounds, along with other various types and stages of acute and chronic wounds while completing complex assessments.
- Emotional Support: Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families, building strong, trust-based relationships, along with End-of-Life care, prioritizing patient comfort and supporting families.
Education
LPN Diploma -
Portage College
Cold Lake, AB08-2020
Skills
- Assessments, Interventions and Documentation
- Medication Administration; IM, SC, insulin, oral, tube feed
- Wound Care of various types and severities
- Time Management of 40 residents at a time
- Diabetes Management type 1 and type 2
- Fast and Observant Learner
- Team collaborator, advocate for patients
- Male and female catheterization, urinalysis
- Direct patient care
- Care plan implementation and reviews
- Nursing staff leadership as charge nurse and preceptor
- MDS training and assessments
- Various CLPNA modules including; Immunization, blood products, Med calculations, Restricted Activities plus more
References
780-815-0369 | Eve Campeau MDS coordinator at Extendicare
1-780-718-2321 | Stephanie Yaceyko RN at Extendicare
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Extendicare
11.2020 - Current
LPN Diploma -
Portage College
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