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Tamara W.W Large

80 Sage Hill Road NW Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced LPN with a proven track record of delivering high-quality care to diverse clientele over a span of 13 years. Adept at assessing patient needs, developing personalized care plans, and implementing effective treatments. Known for strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a calm and compassionate demeanor in challenging situations. Consistently strives to ensure the comfort and well-being of all patients under care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Care Nurse

Saddle Lake Home Care
12.2013 - 08.2024
  • Client Referrals
  • Chronic disease management of in client’s
  • Home assessments
  • Equipment assessments
  • Wound Care
  • Foot Care
  • Respite and Palliative Care
  • Medication Management
  • Hospital Discharge follow ups
  • Attending family conferences
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Client Teaching
  • Ostomy Care
  • Incontinent Care
  • Client Assessments
  • Case Reviews and Client Conferences
  • Collecting swabs and urine samples
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Advocating for the client
  • Assist client’s with daily living activities, such as bathing grooming, dressing, feeding, etc
  • Transfer client’s using mechanical sitting and standing lifts
  • Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to clients in their homes.
  • Evaluated patient needs regularly, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes were achieved.
  • Conducted in-depth health education sessions for patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease, empowering self-management skills development.

Acute Care/ER/SAGE LPN

Two Hills Health Care Centre
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Medication administration
  • Patient Assessment and Triage
  • Assistance with ADLs
  • Patient care
  • Admission and Discharge
  • Documentation
  • Working with the Multidisciplinary Team
  • Patient teaching
  • IV initiation and management
  • Palliative care
  • Wound Care
  • Processing and management of Care Plans
  • Ostomy Care
  • Post Op Care
  • Collection of swabs and urine samples
  • Document and communicate client data to ensure continuity of care
  • Communicate with patients, their family members and other health care professionals
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Day Surgery Nurse

St. Paul St. Therese Health Care Centre
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Pre and Post Op care
  • IV initiation and management of IV therapy and medication
  • Patient Assessment and Triage
  • Wound Care
  • Working with the Multidisciplinary team
  • Patient referrals and discharges
  • Post op teaching
  • Collecting swabs and urine samples
  • Admission and Discharge
  • Documentation
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during their hospital stay.
  • Conducted ongoing assessment of patients'' physical, emotional, social needs prior to surgery for better preparation.
  • Managed inventory of surgical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and cost overruns.
  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
  • Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.

Education

Practical Nurse Program -

Norquest College
Wetaskiwin, AB
01.2012

College Preparation -

Portage College
St. Paul, AB
01.2008

High School Diploma -

Ashmont Secondary School
Ashmont, AB
01.2003

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Healthcare aide supervision
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Medication dispensing
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Immunization administration
  • Electronic charting
  • Effective communication
  • Palliative care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Triage management

Accomplishments

Attended Home Care Nurse Training every year 2014-2023 except 2 years did not attend due to pandemic

Clinical Practicums

  • Continuing Care Practice, Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Center, 04/01/11, 4 weeks
  • Acute Care Practice- Medicine, Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Center Unit 35, 09/01/11, 4 weeks
  • Acute Care Practice- Surgery, Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Center Unit 43, 10/01/11, 4 weeks
  • Focused Practice, Two Hills Health Care Center, Rural, 03/01/12, 3 weeks
  • Comprehensive Practice, Two Hills Health Care Center, Rural, 04/01/12, 4 weeks

Training Certificates

  • The Treatment of Ingrown Toenails and Fungal Nails
  • RAI Home Care: Beginners: Coding Assessment certificate
  • Coding the interrail-CA- Module 1: Intake the Community-Hospital
  • RAI Home Care- Using Outcome Scales and CAPs
  • Wound Care: Venous Leg Ulcers Skills Lab
  • Best Practice Approach to Skin and Wound Management
  • Focus on the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
  • Pressure ulcer course
  • Diagnostic Tests and Laboratory Values course
  • Continuing Education Workshop for Foot Care Nurses
  • Grief and Loss Certificate
  • Wound Care Certificate
  • CTAS
  • Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Training
  • TB Screening and Education Training
  • Diabetes Update Certificate
  • Chronic Pain Management Certificate
  • Palliative Care Training
  • Diabetic Foot Care Training
  • Harm Reduction: Compassionate Care of Persons with Addictions
  • Geriatric/Mental Health Wellness
  • Comprehensive Wound Assessment and Management
  • Differentiation of Leg Ulcers
  • Understanding Infection
  • Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Meditech Training
  • NetCare Training
  • Medication Reconciliation Training
  • Elder Abuse Training
  • VON Footcare Certificate
  • WHIMIS
  • Human Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure

Training

  • CLPNA Conference, 11/01/18
  • International Home Care Summit, 11/01/15

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Phlebotomy Certificate

Ankle Brachial Index Certificate

InterRAI Certification

Multiple Wound Care Training

Compression Wrap Training

Timeline

Home Care Nurse

Saddle Lake Home Care
12.2013 - 08.2024

Day Surgery Nurse

St. Paul St. Therese Health Care Centre
01.2013 - 12.2013

Acute Care/ER/SAGE LPN

Two Hills Health Care Centre
01.2012 - 01.2014

Practical Nurse Program -

Norquest College

College Preparation -

Portage College

High School Diploma -

Ashmont Secondary School

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