Vikki Woo
Whitby
Summary
Knowledgeable RPN with solid foundation in patient care and clinical procedures. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining high standards of nursing practices. Consistently utilized communication and critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health
05.2015 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Practical Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, None06-2014
Skills
- Catheter care
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication distribution
- Wound care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health
05.2015 - Current
Practical Nursing
Durham College
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