VANESSA NEWHOOK
LANTZ,NS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Committed professional with years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration. Analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Magnolia Continuing Care
Enfield, Nova Scotia
08.2014 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Mira Long Term Care
Truro, Nova Scotia
01.2017 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Melville Lodge Nursing Home
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2009 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Hills Long Term Care (formerly known as Glades Lodge)
Hammonds Plains Road, NS
07.2009 - 06.2016
Flu Clinic Nurse (Seasonal)
Victorian Order of Nurses
Greater Halifax, NS
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Administering flu shots to patients.
- Drafting immunization programs for patients, schools, and clinics.
- Monitoring patients' reactions to vaccinations during the administration of shots.
- Implementing and adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
- Keeping patients calm and establishing trust.
- Providing advice and emotional support to patients.
- Complying with recordkeeping and reporting standards as set out by the Public Health.
- Ensuring that flu vaccinations are stored correctly and securely.
- Maintaining the inventory of supplies needed to administer the shots.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Melville Heights Retirement Residence
Halifax, NS
07.2009 - 12.2010
Personal Care Worker
Glades Lodge Nursing Home
Halifax, NS
05.2007 - 07.2009
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Temp Graduate Nurse
Glades Lodge Nursing Home
Halifax, NS
05.2008 - 11.2008
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Erfan and Bagedo Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Paul Hospital
Iloilo City, Philippines
05.2002 - 12.2002
Education
Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Nova ScotiaBachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Iloilo, Philippines03.2002
Skills
- Subcutaneous IV Meds Administration for Palliative
- Equipment Assembly
- Conditions Reporting
- Assessing Residents
- Nursing Assistance
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Quality Assessments
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Work Planning and Coordination
Certification
- BLS Training - upcoming renewal
- Canadian Practical Nurse Examination
College of License Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia
License # 11433
June 2009
- Licensure Examination for Nurses by:
Philippines Regulation Commission
License # 0349256
June 1-2, 2002
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Mira Long Term Care
01.2017 - 05.2020
Flu Clinic Nurse (Seasonal)
Victorian Order of Nurses
10.2014 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Magnolia Continuing Care
08.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Melville Lodge Nursing Home
07.2009 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Hills Long Term Care (formerly known as Glades Lodge)
07.2009 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Melville Heights Retirement Residence
07.2009 - 12.2010
Temp Graduate Nurse
Glades Lodge Nursing Home
05.2008 - 11.2008
Personal Care Worker
Glades Lodge Nursing Home
05.2007 - 07.2009
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Erfan and Bagedo Hospital
01.2003 - 05.2007
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Paul Hospital
05.2002 - 12.2002
Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
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