Tanya Leahy
Peterborough
Summary
Organized RPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Center
06.2018 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Practical Nurse
Peterborough Retirement Residence
05.2004 - 10.2020
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
RPN Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON2004
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Center
06.2018 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Peterborough Retirement Residence
05.2004 - 10.2020
RPN Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Sir Sanford Fleming College
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