Shiane Navarro
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with distinguished understanding of long-term care functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive treatment plans with residents and/or their families as well as doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Dedicated to supporting patients/clients with skilled and compassionate care. Work well under pressure and can handle difficult tasks. I am keen on wanting to grow and expand my knowledge as a practical nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
AgeCare Glen Oaks
Oakville, ON
08.2023 - Current
- Record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Knowledge with PCC
- Knowledge and training in MDS
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Update charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Work as a team leader on the unit.
- Collaborate with physician daily and in-person weekly to provide and plan for the best care and treatments for each resident.
- Collaborating with residents, family members, multidisciplinary team members, unregulated care providers, etc.
- Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
- Familiar with treating the older population.
- Ensuring safekeeping of controlled drugs and narcotics.
- Developed individualized care plans according to client needs and preferences.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Ensured compliance with ministry regulations related to home healthcare services.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with residents and their families.
- Connect with pharmacy to report medication errors, re-order and/or clarify physicians orders.
Key Holder
Dollarama
Mississauga, Ontario
10.2016 - 07.2023
- Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Collaborated with management to determine key tasks and delegate to staff members.
- Counted and balanced registers.
- Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Responsible for opening and closing the store.
- Responsible for counting and balancing safe and front cash.
Nursing Consolidation - Rehab/stroke Unit
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
Burlington, ON
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RPN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare, and glucose testing.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.
Clinical Nurse Extern - Med/Surg Unit
Halton Health
Georgetown, ON
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in the medical/surgical unit as a part of a nursing team.
- Collaborated with Registered nurses and staff in other disciplines to provide care for patients.
- Used MediTech to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as vital signs and notes.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assisted family members and visitors around the hospital as well as answering any questions/concerns they may have regarding the patient.
- Spent time researching diagnoses and procedures with hospital resources.
- Communicated effectively with other externs and nursing staff to work together adequately.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients.
- Delivered meals and snacks, helped patients feed themselves if required.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Managed patient transfers between unit and facility locations, including moving those admitted from the ED to the Med/Surg unit.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Student Nurse - COVID -19 Vaccine Clinic
Scarborough Health Network
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Vaccinated individuals within a clinic providing IM injections containing the COVID-19 vaccine over the course of twelve hours.
- Worked under the license and observation of a Registered nurse clinical supervisor.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to medical staff.
- Ensured open communication with patients and answer any questions that they may have regarding the vaccine, the after-vaccine process, and common side effects.
- Discharged patients from the clinic and provided health teaching.
Student Nurse - Alzheimer/Dementia Unit
Chartwell Wenleigh Long Term Care Residence
Mississauga, ON
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities for learning new skills
- Provided nursing care including obtaining vital signs, assisting with feeds, hygiene - including oral hygiene, and medication administration
- Administered crushed medications that was calculated and dispensed by an RN
- Familiarized myself with Kardex and patient charting
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed all charts to check for special conditions prior to care and feeds
- Assisted with ADLs
Education
Certificate - MDS Training
MDS
Oakville, ON11-2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
King City, ON12.2021
Certificate - CPR-HCP
Red Cross
Mississauga, ON09.2021
Certificate - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Red Cross
Mississauga, ON11.2019
Certificate - 3M-N95 Mask Fit
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, ON10.2019
Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON08.2019
Behavioural Sciences
Seneca College
King City, ONSkills
- Highly motivated and goal oriented
- Skilled problem-solver and multi-tasker
- Exceptional skills in time management and organization
- Bedside monitoring
- Health promotion
- Medication administration
- CPR certified
- Equipment setup
- Patient evaluations
- Collaboration with OT, OT, Lab technicians, pharmacy, physicians, dietary, etc
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- One-on-one support
- People skills
- Analytical
- Treatment planning
- Critical thinking
- Analyze and interpret data
References
References available upon request
Additional Information
- Current registration with the CNO
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
AgeCare Glen Oaks
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Consolidation - Rehab/stroke Unit
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse - COVID -19 Vaccine Clinic
Scarborough Health Network
07.2021 - 07.2021
Clinical Nurse Extern - Med/Surg Unit
Halton Health
06.2021 - 08.2021
Student Nurse - Alzheimer/Dementia Unit
Chartwell Wenleigh Long Term Care Residence
01.2020 - 04.2020
Key Holder
Dollarama
10.2016 - 07.2023
Certificate - MDS Training
MDS
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
Certificate - CPR-HCP
Red Cross
Certificate - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Red Cross
Certificate - 3M-N95 Mask Fit
St. Michael's Hospital
Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Behavioural Sciences
Seneca College
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