Susanne Ross
Evanston
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN- In home vaccine program
Continuing Care
Port Hawkesbury
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared Covid and flu vaccines for transport from pharmacy/public health office to client homes, maintaining cold chain parameters to ensure vaccine efficacy.
- Utilized CanImmunize program to efficiently schedule client appointments, enhancing accessibility to vaccination services.
- Attended a Covid clinic and spent the day at stfx prior to going out in the community to administer vaccines. Complete the LMS version of Immunization course annually prior to starting up in home clinics.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Continuing Care
Port Hawkesbury
03.2019 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in home settings to ensure comfort and safety.
- Administer medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Conducted health assessments, including vital signs and chest evaluations, to monitor patient conditions and inform care plans.
- Administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections according to physician instructions to ensure effective treatment delivery.
- Provided diabetic management education on insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, and dietary planning to enhance patient self-management.
Education
East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy
Monastery, NSSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Port Hawkesbury, NSSkills
- Vaccine preparation
- Medication administration
- Health assessments
- Patient education
- Wound care certification
Certification
- Nursing License valid until Oct 31, 2026
- Certification for completing the Skin Health Advocate and Resource Professional Program delivered by wounds Canada institute April 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN- In home vaccine program
Continuing Care
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Continuing Care
03.2019 - Current
East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College