SHIJO JOSE PRAKASH
Thunder Bay,Ontario
Summary
Currently graduated Practical Nursing from confederation college and currently holding RPN license. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Unit Care Aide
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
05.2023 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and conducting regular safety checks.
- Communicated effectively with diverse patient populations using active listening skills and cultural sensitivity, establishing trust and rapport quickly.
Preceptorship
Medical Surgical 3B
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Evaluating medical information and providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients
- Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed and interpreting and recording measurements
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, Ontario04.2024
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Task Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Medication Administration
Clinical Placements
- Pioneer Ridge LTC, 05/2023, 06/2023
- St Joseph Hospital 4N Palliative care, 07/2023, 08/2023
- TBRHSC 2A Medical, 09/2023, 10/2023
- TBRHSC 3B Surgical, 11/2023, 12/2023
- TBRHSC 1C Mat newborn, 01/2024, 02/2024
- St Joseph Hospital 5N Geriatric Rehab, 02/2024, 04/2024
Certificates
- First aid/CPR
- RPN license
- NVCI
Timeline
Preceptorship
Medical Surgical 3B
04.2024 - 05.2024
Unit Care Aide
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
05.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Practical Nursing -
Confederation College
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