Tanya Craik
Bay Roberts,NL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 25 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastern Health
05.2009 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Cared for over 5 Medicine and Palliative patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN-Blood Collection
William Osler Health System
05.2006 - 04.2009
- Developed Blood Collection Team with support of management and peers.
- Evaluated needs of Team and consulted with Laboratory Staff to provide best patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
William Osler Health System
05.2000 - 05.2006
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing Courses
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NLLicensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Centre For Nursing Studies
St. John's, NL08.1998
Skills
- Charting and Recording
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Wound Care
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Tracheostomy Care
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Intramuscular Injections
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Intravenous Medications
Certification
- BCLS current 2023
- New Brunswick Stroke Conference 2022
- Certificate in IV Initiation 2008
- Certificate in West GTA Stroke Seminar 2003
- Certificate in Enteral Feeding 2002
- Certificate in 12 Lead ECG 2001
- Award for Excellence in Patient Care Team-Medicine Blood Collection 2008
Additional Information
Many various education opportunities to date including stroke care, blood administration and best practice cases.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastern Health
05.2009 - Current
LPN-Blood Collection
William Osler Health System
05.2006 - 04.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
William Osler Health System
05.2000 - 05.2006
No Degree - Pre-Nursing Courses
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Centre For Nursing Studies
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