Sandra Lalor
North York,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
University Health Network (Toronto Rehabilitation Institution)
Toronto
12.2005 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Practical Nurse /Personal Support Worker
Westpark Healthcare Centre
Toronto
07.1999 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed when providing nursing care.
- Educated patients about their conditions and provided support to families of patients.
- Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Practical Nurse
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Nursing
Athabasca University
Athabasca, ABHigh School Diploma -
Central Technical School
Toronto, ONCanadian Institute of Business And Healthcare
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Health Promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Physical Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Emergency Response
- Culturally-sensitive care
- ADL Assistance
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- IV drug therapy management
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Geriatric Nursing
- Family Education
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Physical assessments
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Documenting vitals
Certification
- BSL certified
- Mask Fit certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
University Health Network (Toronto Rehabilitation Institution)
12.2005 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse /Personal Support Worker
Westpark Healthcare Centre
07.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Practical Nurse
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Nursing
Athabasca University
High School Diploma -
Central Technical School
Canadian Institute of Business And Healthcare
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