Shelby Paquette
Greater Sudbury,ON - Ontario
Summary
Seasoned Registered Practical Nurse from Health Sciences North, adept in mental health care across all ages and intensive rehabilitation. Excelled in reducing ER visits through innovative care plans, enhancing medication adherence, and providing comprehensive patient and family education. Skilled in electronic health records management and patient counseling, demonstrating a profound impact on patient recovery and health education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Health Sciences North
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
08.2015 - Current
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses while providing health education to enhance medication adherence among patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans aimed at reducing emergency room visits.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and care procedures.
- Conducted health education sessions for patients and families, significantly improving their understanding of chronic conditions.
- Managed case management for outpatient mental health care, ensuring effective coordination of services.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, other healthcare providers, and families.
- Documented patient information accurately and efficiently in EMR and hospital documentation systems.
- Mental health knowledge and experience in both adults and children/adolescents.
- Intensive rehabilitation experience providing care for individuals with acquired brain injuries, hip fractures, leg amputations, and strokes.
Education
Registered Practical Nursing
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, None05-2015
Skills
- Mental health - adults, as well as children and adolescents
- Intense rehab: strokes, ABIs, amputations, fractures
- Diabetes management
- Medication distribution
- Case Management
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Patient counseling
- Family education
- Electronic health records management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Health Sciences North
08.2015 - Current
Registered Practical Nursing
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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