Trina Heffern
Salvage,NL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at NL Health Services, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through personalized care and effective communication. Committed to infection control and delivering palliative care, ensuring dignity and respect for patients during critical times.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NL Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved safety standards in healthcare settings.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for patients with different acute / chronic diagnoses.
Fisher Woman
Smokey Hole Legacy
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Operated fishing equipment to efficiently catch and process fish.
- Ensured compliance with local fishing regulations and safety standards.
- Documented daily catches, contributing to inventory management processes.
- Maintained safe working environment for crew members, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Measured, sorted and stored catches, returning illegal or undesirable creatures back to water.
- Kept nets, cables, ropes and other deck equipment properly stored to control wear and maintain crew safety.
Home Support Worker
Northeast Financial Services
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
- Monitored client health status, reporting any changes to appropriate medical personnel promptly.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses of dementia and diabetes. Monitored insulin therapy.
Education
Advanced Diabetic Foot Care
Center of Nursing Studies
St. John's, NL03-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
College of The North Atlantic
Clarenville, NL04-2023
Diploma - Child & Youth Care
Keyin College
Gander, NL01-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Infection control IPAC
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- CPR/AED
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Type 40wpm
- Advanced Diabetic Foot Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Georgian College IPAC. Infection Prevention & Control Routine Practices.
- BLS/CPR
Interests
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Tourism & Hosting
- Painting
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NL Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Fisher Woman
Smokey Hole Legacy
06.2017 - 09.2021
Home Support Worker
Northeast Financial Services
02.2014 - 06.2016
Advanced Diabetic Foot Care
Center of Nursing Studies
Licensed Practical Nurse
College of The North Atlantic
Diploma - Child & Youth Care
Keyin College