Samantha Pavelus
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) with extensive clinical expertise and hands-on experience in delivering high-quality patient care in dynamic healthcare settings. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams through effective communication and professionalism. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure while ensuring precise patient documentation. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care that promotes recovery and enhances overall wellbeing within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carewest-Colonnel Belcher (AHS)
Calgary, Alberta
2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Clinical Placement (Unit 44 and 93)
Alberta Health Services- Peter Lougheed
Calgary, Alberta
2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers
- Performed head-to-toe observations and reported findings to supervising RN
- Administered medications under supervision and followed the rights.
- Provided wound care and monitored healing progress
- Assisted with sterile and non-sterile procedures
- Monitored intake and output and documented accurately
- Supported infection prevention through proper hand hygiene and isolation precautions
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and safety needs
- Participated in interdisciplinary care team communication
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
Clinical - Preceptorship LPN (Unit 73)
Alberta Health Services- Rocky View
Calgary, Alberta
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Vital signs monitoring (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, O2 sats)
- Patient assessments and observation
- Medication administration (oral, IM, subcutaneous, topical)
- IV therapy (if permitted by your state)
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Catheter care (Foley, straight cath)
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Tube feeding (G-tube, NG tube)
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
- Infection control and PPE compliance
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Patient hygiene, bathing, and grooming
- Mobility assistance and fall prevention
- Pain management and comfort measures
- Patient and family education
- Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition
- Emotional support and compassionate care
Vytality at Home
Home Care
Calgary, AB
04.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with family members to enhance client's overall well-being and comfort.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bow Valley College
Calgary, ABSkills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
- Catheter insertion
- Wound care
- Effective communication
- Compassionate support
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility assistance
- Emergency response
- Electronic charting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Nursing procedures
- Physical assessments
- Mentoring
- Active listening
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
Certification
• CPR/ First Aid Canadian Red Cross
• BLS, Canadian Red Cross
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Vytality at Home
Home Care
04.2026 - Current
Clinical - Preceptorship LPN (Unit 73)
Alberta Health Services- Rocky View
10.2025 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carewest-Colonnel Belcher (AHS)
2026 - Current
Clinical Placement (Unit 44 and 93)
Alberta Health Services- Peter Lougheed
2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bow Valley College