Turkan Ahmet

Influenza Campaign Plaza 124

• Educate clients on the importance of Influenza, Pneumonia, and COVID-19 vaccines to promote public health
• Assess client eligibility for the Influenza, Pneumonia, and COVID-19 vaccines, and administer these vaccines to adults and children of all ages
• Ensure proper use of holds and restraints for children of all ages, following best practices for safety and comfort
• Monitor and assess for anaphylaxis, recognize early signs and implement appropriate emergency interventions to ensure patient safety

Health Link Covid Response line (Shift Lead)

• Conduct phone assessments for all callers and utilize critical thinking/triage skills to prioritize and manage calls appropriately
• Provide accurate information and guidance to callers, including advice on isolation requirements and safety protocols
• As shift lead, oversee staff performance to ensure they are delivering accurate information and adhering to guidelines
• Conduct orientation for new staff and ensure returning staff are updated with daily changes and protocols
• Provide guidance and support to staff as needed, applying problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively

Strathcona County Health Centre (Ambulatory Clinic/Home Care) and Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre (Home Care)

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (ET Nurse, PT, OT, RT, Social Worker) to deliver comprehensive and optimal client care
• Conduct thorough assessments based on client needs, including head-to-toe, cardiac, and palliative assessments
• Provide ongoing wound care for clients with both simple and complex wounds, including the use of Wound Vac systems
• Administer Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), including PICC line dressing changes, tubing, cap, and bag changes, as well as troubleshooting HPT pumps
• Administer IV medications via gravity and maintain IV sites for optimal care and patient safety
• Perform and educate clients on various clinical procedures, including catheter insertion/removal/irrigation, Clysis initiation and maintenance, PleurX drainage and dressing changes, ostomy and nephrostomy care, IVAD maintenance, blood draws, and more
• Act as case manager, coordinating with clients, families, pharmacists, and doctors to ensure comprehensive follow-up care, medication management, and consideration of family dynamics