Vanessa Gladstone
NANAIMO
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden Gardens
Nanaimo
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records to support continuity of care.
- Communicated with patients, families, and healthcare team members to align on patient care plans and address concerns.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Hailika'as Health Centre
Bella Bella
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Assisted physicians in performing various medical examinations and tests.
- Assessed, monitored and documented the physical condition of patients.
- Counseled families on child health maintenance, disease prevention, and chronic condition management, enhancing family understanding and engagement.
- Educated parents on proper nutrition, hygiene, growth and development for their children.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Supported children during procedures, providing emotional reassurance and comfort.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to pediatrics.
- Participated in community health initiatives promoting wellness among pediatric populations.
- Educated families on health management and care procedures, empowering them to actively participate in their children's health and well-being.
- Conducted research on pediatric care trends and evidence-based practices, contributing to unit quality improvement projects.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camosun College
Victoria, BC 01.2010 - 09.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Health documentation
- Electronic documentation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden Gardens
01.2025 - 04.2026
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Hailika'as Health Centre
10.2020 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camosun College
01.2010 - 09.2010