Samantha Lange
Cayuga,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care. 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
West Haldimand General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs, administered blood products, wound care, Meditech access, paper charting, and administered medications according to physician orders
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients and family members about treatment plans, medication use, and nutrition requirements
Registered Practical Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
06.2016 - Current
- Extensive experience on C3, B3, and M2
- Experience caring for PICC, PORTs, CVAD, VAT, pleurex drains, nasogastric tubes, TPN, tracheostomies, gastrointestinal tubes, chest tubes, wounds (surgical, pressure, malignant, etc.), foley catheters, ostomies, and more.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
Registered Practical Nurse
CBI Home Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Certified in Peritoneal Dialysis through St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2019
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
- Capable of taking care of palliative patients, giving peritoneal dialysis, IV insertion and medication administration, PICC line removal, Central line access, and wound care
- Advanced knowledge in supply ordering, LHIN administration, discharge, and consultations with the MD and other healthcare team members
- On-call experience for overnight and day shifts.
Package Handler/Scanner
United Parcel Service (UPS)
07.2006 - 10.2016
- Scan barcodes of parcels for database use and tracking information
- Loading and unloading of parcels up to 80lb, into and out of Trucks and Unit Load Devices
- Acquired skills in database scanning equipment and training in WHMIS and handling Dangerous Goods.
Personal Support Worker
St. Elizabeth Home Care
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed daily duties for clients such as bathing, feeding, dressing, transferring, AM/PM care, personal care, respite care, laundry, palliative care, and light household duties
- Performed duties using Cell Track to access Pt
- Information and include informative notes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seneca Polytechnique
Toronto, ON12.2024
Practical Nursing Degree - Practical Nursing
Mohawk / McMaster Institute For Applied Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON12.2015
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON04.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Geriatric oncology care
- Clinical judgment
- Palliative Care
- Venous Access Proficiency
- PICC and PORT care
- CADD pump experience
- Wound Care
- Blood transfusions
- Tracheostomy Care
- CPR/AED
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Epic Training – HHSC, 01/2024
- Standard First Aid with CPR HCP, 06/2023
- Mask Fit Test - HHSC, 12/2022
- Gentle Persuasive Approach - HHSC, 07/2020
- Peritoneal Dialysis – St. Joes, 06/2019
- Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, 03/2016
- PICC line access and blood withdrawal, 07/2016
- Venipuncture access and blood withdrawal, 07/2016
- Meditech Training - HHSC, 07/2016
- Glucometer Training - HHSC, 07/2016
- Class ‘G’ Driver’s License, 09/2010
References Available Upon Request
True
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
West Haldimand General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
CBI Home Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Personal Support Worker
St. Elizabeth Home Care
04.2014 - 12.2015
Package Handler/Scanner
United Parcel Service (UPS)
07.2006 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seneca Polytechnique
Practical Nursing Degree - Practical Nursing
Mohawk / McMaster Institute For Applied Health Sciences
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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