Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
01.2015 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Psychiatric Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS
11.2010 - 01.2015
Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients through caring emotional support and encouragement.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Charted on each patient daily.
Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Took and monitored vital signs, and managed patient behavior pre and post ECT
Chief of the OB/GYN Department/Practicing OB/GYN at Alberta Health Services, AHS/Covenant HealthChief of the OB/GYN Department/Practicing OB/GYN at Alberta Health Services, AHS/Covenant Health