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Sarah Korbo-Flegel

Calgary,AB

Summary

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in home health care. Proven ability to build strong relationships with residents, clients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Lodge at Valley Ridge
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with various roles within the Health & Wellness department.
  • Administered immunizations to residents and staff.
  • Established positive relationships with residents, families and staff.
  • Effective at identifying potential problems and developing solutions.
  • Take initiative in improving quality of care provided and assisting with finding educational resources for staff and residents.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and responded to emergencies.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, documenting relevant information, and collaborating with residents pharmacies and AHS Case Managers.

Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Classic LifeCare
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supported and mentored field staff, by providing the required specialized training to staff to care for their clients, both pediatric and non-pediatric.
  • Assessed Private clients and created client specific care plans to assist them to remain as independent as possible.
  • Collaborated with the Alberta Health Service team to coordinate the training of staff and services required for pediatric clients.
  • Supervised approximately 45 employees and managed a portfolio of 59 clients.
  • Created visual content for training, via PowerPoint/Microsoft/Canva.
  • Performed on call duties.
  • Assisted in scheduling and coordinating staff for all clients.

Personal Caregiver

Private Home Health Care
01.2006 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in the recruitment and training of new team members.
  • Managed household duties for clients, ensuring a clean and organized environment conducive to their wellbeing.
  • Provided personal care, wound care, bowel routines, catheter care.
  • Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.

LPN

Classic LifeCare
12.2016 - 04.2021
  • Provided pediatric nursing care in client homes and school settings.
  • Cared for medically complex pediatric clients by managing and responding to emergencies related to tracheostomies, ventilators and seizures.

Family Dayhome Provider

Bowness Montgomery Family Dayhomes
10.2008 - 02.2011

Operated a licensed and accredited dayhome, providing high quality childcare.

Developed program planning based on the children’s individual interests, needs and abilities.

Provided care for children 6 months to 6 years old.

Remained knowledgeable about current best practices in family care provision by attending workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities.

Education

Immunization Certification

CLPNA
10.2023

Pediatric Respiratory And Ventilator Training

Alberta Children's Hospital
05.2021

Practical Nursing Diploma

Bow Valley College
01.2016

College of Arts And Science

University of Saskatchewan
05.2006

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Infection Control
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Pediatric Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Case Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Practical Nurse Clinical Experience

  • Unit 93/94 Rocky General Hospital, Respiratory and Internal Medicine (Comprehensive Practicum), Worked in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to full scope of practice. Provided complex wound management, chest tube, nephrostomy tube and ostomy care. Developed effective communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
  • Eagles Med Medical Clinic (Community practicum), Triaged patients for three different doctors and set up exam rooms for minor procedures. Proficiency in Wolf EMR booking patient appointments and documenting patients medical concerns Provided initial patient assessment (vitals, eye assessments etc.)

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Lodge at Valley Ridge
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Classic LifeCare
04.2021 - 10.2022

LPN

Classic LifeCare
12.2016 - 04.2021

Family Dayhome Provider

Bowness Montgomery Family Dayhomes
10.2008 - 02.2011

Personal Caregiver

Private Home Health Care
01.2006 - 07.2022

Immunization Certification

CLPNA

Pediatric Respiratory And Ventilator Training

Alberta Children's Hospital

Practical Nursing Diploma

Bow Valley College

College of Arts And Science

University of Saskatchewan
Sarah Korbo-Flegel