Teresa Tuden
Summary
Enthusiastic LPN with 4+ years of nursing care experience, eager to contribute to the collaborative healthcare team at West Bedford Transitional Health by providing high-quality nursing care and support for patients during their recovery journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkland at the Gardens
5732 College Street, Halifax, NS
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- 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 culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Berkeley
Halifax, NS
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities. Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Personal Care Worker
The Berkeley
Halifax, NS
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to resident care coordinator.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Nova Scotia Community College - Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, NS05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Central Philippine University
Iloilo, Philippines03-2004
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Palliative care
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
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Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level HCP
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Dementia: Understanding the Journey
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Safe1000: Introduction to WHMIS
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Safe1001: Introduction to the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkland at the Gardens
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Berkeley
08.2021 - 05.2024
Personal Care Worker
The Berkeley
08.2020 - 07.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Nova Scotia Community College - Ivany Campus
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Central Philippine University