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Tara Bennett
Grande Prairie
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Passionate about providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Long history of being punctual, hardworking, and reliable.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grande Prairie Care Centre
11.2012 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as per prescribed protocols.
- Gathered lab specimens per lab protocol
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performing personal care of residents, and assisting with ADLs
- Momitoring inventory and ordering of medications and incontinence products.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutrional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHS/QEII Hospital- 3 North
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed caseload of uo to 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Promoted patient education through clear explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Minimized potential medication errors by verifying orders and carefully administering prescribed therapies as directed by physicians.
- Managed high-stress situations during emergency codes or rapid response events within the unit or hospital-wide setting.
- Entering labs, and other tests via Meditech
Licensed Practical Nurse
Points West Living
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Administered medications and treatments as per prescribed protocols
- Gathered lab specimens per lab protocol
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wound care per prescribed protocols
- Performing assessments of patients as needed
- Assisting HCAs with resident ADLs
- Assisted with admissions,appointments, transfers,and discharges
Education
Diploma of Licensed Practical Nursing -
Northern Lakes College
Grande Prairie, ABSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Palliative care support
- Lab specimen collection
- Inventory management
- ADL support strategies
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grande Prairie Care Centre
11.2012 - 11.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Points West Living
02.2012 - 10.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHS/QEII Hospital- 3 North
06.2011 - 12.2013
Diploma of Licensed Practical Nursing -
Northern Lakes College