Sofi Cortes Lozano
Cochrane,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, with a passion for the well-being of patients. Experience working with children at the General Surgery Clinic. I possess remarkable interpersonal and communication skills, along with a sense of empathy and compassion for patients and families.
Multitasks in fast-paced environments, and provides level-headed emergency response.
Highly dependable, self-motivated, eager to learn, and flexible with the schedule.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, AB
11.2022 - Current
- Assist the physician with procedures in the General Surgery Clinic and Gynecology Clinic at ACH, within the designated scope of practice.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- I answered patients' calls to determine how to assist them.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical treatment options, ostomy care, and wound management.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate them on optimal treatment procedures.
- Worked as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan, modify care, and implement interventions.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests, or treatments, and explained procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services- Rocky View General Hospital
Calgary, AB
07.2022 - Current
- Administered prescription medications to patients in proper doses, and recorded times of administration to ensure ongoing accuracy.
- Tested Blood glucose and administered insulin.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters.
Home Care Health Care Aide -
Alberta Health Services
Cochrane, AB
11.2011 - Current
- Experience working in a community setting for more than 10 years. Administered medications to patients as HCA scope of practice.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
Practical Nurse Student -
Alberta Health services
Calgary, AB
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Clinical and Preceptorship at Rocky View General Hospital between Units 72,73,56. Learning and practicing all the skills within the scope of practice as an LPN.
- Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Health Care Aide -
Government of Alberta
Calgary, AB
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Health Care Aide -
Accredited Supportive Living Services Limited
Grimshaw, AB
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Experience working with children providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care.
- Caring for children with disabilities in a Group home maintained a clean and well-organized environment for Children's happiness and safety.
- Provided primary resident care including G- tube feeding and medication. Assistance with daily living activities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program
Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy A Continence
Ottawa, ON05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06.2022
Palliative Education
Alberta Health Services
05.2022
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Center For Suicide Prevention
Calgary, AB11.2021
Health Care Aide -
North Quest College
Edmonton, AB12.2013
Personal Support Worker -
Lifetime Learning Centre St
St Catharines , ON06.2011
High School Diploma -
Lifetime Learning Centre
St Catharines, ON01.2011
Skills
- Experience in ostomy teaching and care
- Wound care experience
- Understands medical procedures
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Ambulatory care experience
- Post-op/surgical care
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Medication administration
- BCLS-HCP
- Blood glucose check and insulin administration
- Connect Care Training
- Catheter insertion and care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Children's Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services- Rocky View General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Practical Nurse Student -
Alberta Health services
05.2021 - 06.2022
Health Care Aide -
Government of Alberta
07.2014 - 07.2015
Health Care Aide -
Accredited Supportive Living Services Limited
12.2011 - 12.2013
Home Care Health Care Aide -
Alberta Health Services
11.2011 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program
Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy A Continence
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Bow Valley College
Palliative Education
Alberta Health Services
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Center For Suicide Prevention
Health Care Aide -
North Quest College
Personal Support Worker -
Lifetime Learning Centre St
High School Diploma -
Lifetime Learning Centre
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