FORTUNATE.A SUNDAY
Calgary,AB
Summary
Proactive Nurse Assistant with comprehensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in infection control, medication administration, and educating patients and caregivers. Strong critical thinking and judgment skills, committed to promoting patient independence and dignity while ensuring a positive healing environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Long Term Facility and Retirement Home
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa Bayelsa State Niger
02.2012 - 03.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
American International School Of Medicine
Georgetown, GuyanaNo Degree - Health Care Aide Program
Abes College,
South East, Calgary, Alberta.01-2019
Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing
Ogoja Cross River State, Nigeria07-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Staff Assistance
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Research
Medical history documentation
Critical thinking and judgement skills
Proven record of treating clients, co-workers and the public with courtesy and respect
Able to react quickly in emergency situations with sound judgment
Excellent understanding and high proficiency in spoken and written English
Good interpersonal relationship with colleagues and excellent team player
High attention to details which consistently results in optimization of performance
Good organization skills and time management
- Patient Relations
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Clinical skills
- First-aid and CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
• Medication Administration Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Course
• CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Food Safety Certificate
• WHMIS
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Long Term Facility and Retirement Home
03.2019 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa Bayelsa State Niger
02.2012 - 03.2019
M.D. - Medicine
American International School Of Medicine
No Degree - Health Care Aide Program
Abes College,
Diploma - Nursing
School of Nursing
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