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Work History
Education
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Tenzin Palzom

Toronto,ON

Summary

I am a Registered Practical Nurse currently working at 5A Spine and Neurosurgery unit at Toronto Western Hospital with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner,3 years of experience as an IEN nurse. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications, and transcribing orders. Excellent communication skills, time management multitasking abilities and compassionate nature Multilingual; English, Tibetan, Hindi, and Nepali Proficient in documentation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Universal Health Network-TWH
09.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
  • Prepare the patient for pre-operative spinal and neurosurgery.
  • Provided care for post-operative patients.
  • Notified MD of any abnormal findings in blood work results,vitals signs,spinal code testing and surgical incision site.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with MD to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion,PIV insertion surgical dressing and airway management.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Provided health education to patients and caregivers.
  • Engaged patient in early ambulation and preparing for rehabilitation.
  • Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team.

Patient Care Assistant

Toronto Western Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2021
    • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
    • Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to RN and RPN.

Nursing Student

Baycrest Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

  • Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Holy family Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
  • Managed patients recover from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.


Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Studies

George Brown College
04.2021

Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing Studies

Holy Family College of Nursing
02.2013

Skills

  • >Expert inpatient care
  • >Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • >Time management
  • >Communication skills involve a combination of skills including active listening, observing, speaking and empathizing
  • >Documentation and Proficiency in computer skills
  • >Observational skills
  • >Ethics and confidentiality
  • > Teamwork and dependability
  • >Professionalism
  • >Vital Signs Monitoring
  • >Prioritization skills
  • >Patient Assessment
  • >Pain management

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Universal Health Network-TWH
09.2021 - Current

Nursing Student

Baycrest Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021

Patient Care Assistant

Toronto Western Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2021

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Holy family Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing Studies

George Brown College

Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing Studies

Holy Family College of Nursing
Tenzin Palzom