SACHA DOYLE
Black Duck Cove,NL
Summary
Skilled and Passionate Licensed Practical Nurse 10+ years of experience in Clinic and Home Health Nursing. Experienced in patient assessment, disease management and specialized wound care skills. Exceptional and addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHS Southwest Home Care
2016.02 - Current
- Use of valuable initial assessment skills to determine home care needs
- Design, implement and evaluate care plans as client status and needs change
- Teaching clients and families with goal of maintaining/promoting independence and optimal health
- Identifying discharge planning needs and implement prior to discharge of the client and their family.
- Advanced Wound Care Skills including Pressure, Trauma, Surgical, Venous, Arterial, Diabetic)
- Specialized Care (Urethral/Suprapubic Catheters, Compression Therapy, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections, Specimen Collection, Ostomy Care, Feeding Tube Care, Chest and Abdominal Drain Care and Home Parenteral Therapy- PICC maintenance including flushing and locking lines as well as PICC dressing changes
- Working in close conjunction with Family Physicians and Other Health Care Team Members
- Extensive computer skills- Outlook scheduling, Netcare Access, Microsoft Word and Meditech, Pixalere, and Connect Care documenting programs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tiffany Village Retirement Residence
2015.04 - 2015.09
- Administering medications- observing and documenting therapeutic effects Basic bedside care Taking vital signs (ie: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration) Catheters and Wound Care Assist with resident care and comfort (ie: assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene)
- Help direct and coach HCA staff Monitor the quality of care being received by residents and ensure care plan is being followed at all times
- Complete Nursing admissions and assessments with both Assisted and Independent Living residents
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHS Southeast Home Care
2012.10 - 2014.09
- Complete initial assessment including physical assessment of patient and family to help determine home care needs Design, implement and evaluate plan of care and revisions as patient status and needs change
- Teaching clients and families with goal of maintaining/promoting independence and optimal health
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Identified discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implemented prior to discharge of the patient
- Wound Care (Pressure, Trauma, Surgical, Venous, Arterial, Diabetic) Routine Care (Urethral/Suprapubic Catheters, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections, Specimen Collection, Ostomy Care, Feeding Tube Care, Chest and Abdominal Drain Care) Updating Physicians/Other Health Care Team Members Extensive computer skills
Education
High School Diploma -
Viking Trail Academy
Plum Point, NL06.2007
Practical Nurse Diploma -
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB08.2012
General Studies -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL12.2008
Skills
- Advanced wound care experience- vascular, diabetic, pressure, trauma, surgical- grafts and flaps, and burns.
- Medical equipment skills- catheterization, ostomy related Care, feeding tubes, oxygen equipment and medication administration experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Education
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Rescuer Level C Certificate, AHS, Edmonton, AB, Current
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate, 02/01/16
- HBPE 1000 Human Blood Borne Pathogen, NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB, 09/01/11
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHS Southwest Home Care
2016.02 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tiffany Village Retirement Residence
2015.04 - 2015.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHS Southeast Home Care
2012.10 - 2014.09
High School Diploma -
Viking Trail Academy
Practical Nurse Diploma -
NorQuest College
General Studies -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Rescuer Level C Certificate, AHS, Edmonton, AB, Current
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate, 02/01/16
- HBPE 1000 Human Blood Borne Pathogen, NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB, 09/01/11
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