TANYA PICKETT
Fort McMurray
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high quality nursing care in a variety of different settings including LTC, home care and group homes. Experience with various medical conditions including ALS, Parkinson's, Dementia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism, MS, Cerebral Palsy and Down syndrome, etc. Equipped with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and their families with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NL Health Services
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Monitored and assessed clients health and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with ADL, including mobility, hygiene and personal care.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Health
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Health
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Leisure Way Group Home
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Lakeland College
Lloydminster, AB11-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter care
- Family communication
- Patient evaluations
- ADL assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NL Health Services
03.2022 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Health
04.2019 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Health
08.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Leisure Way Group Home
04.2017 - 03.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Lakeland College
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