Twyla Bauer
8803-90th Street Fort St. John,BC
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Northern Health, excelling in patient assessments and medication management. Proven ability to educate patients on chronic disease self-management while fostering effective communication within healthcare teams. Committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring confidentiality, enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community LPN
Northern Health
Fort St. John, British Columbia
03.2016 - Current
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Northern Health
Fort St. John, British Columbia
01.2007 - 03.2016
- Managed a caseload of up to 20 patients at one time while providing individualized attention to each one's needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic tests by explaining procedures beforehand.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical examinations.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted with postoperative recovery by monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans, treatments, and outcomes.
Education
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB06-2005
High School Diploma -
North Peace High School
Fort St. John, BC06-1999
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication management
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic medical records
- Chronic disease education
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Community LPN
Northern Health
03.2016 - Current
Medical-Surgical LPN
Northern Health
01.2007 - 03.2016
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Lakes College
High School Diploma -
North Peace High School
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