Vivian Eze
Whitehorse,YT
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a career in a growth-oriented organization. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills. Proficient in oral and written communication. A culturally sensitive and renowned patient advocate. Able to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment to provide physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, cultural and mental health support to diverse patients/clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time
Copper Ridge Place
2021.03 - 2024.07
- Provided nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
- Performed nursing interventions such as applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake, and conducting specimen collection.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Monitored established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy.
- Monitored patients' progress, evaluated and documented effectiveness of nursing interventions and collaborated with appropriate members of my health care team.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse (AOC)
Whistle Bend Place
2020.03 - 2021.03
- Provided direct patient care and medication/treatment administration within LPN scope of practice.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information in compliance with regulatory standards, policies and procedures to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed needs of individual residents and provided comprehensive nursing care in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations and proper practice standards.
- Communicated and collaborated with appropriate medical, nursing or allied professionals when required.
- Participated in care conferences
- Ordered medications from Pharmacare pharmacy according to established policies and procedures.
- Assessed and reported changes in patient’s conditions to nurse/MD in charge.
- Performed clients’ admissions and discharges
- Provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when needed.
- Carried out complete adult health assessment including vital signs and kept accurate clinical records of residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitehorse General Hospital
2020.02 - 2020.10
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Teresa Place
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Participated in admissions, annual care conferences, and weekly interdisciplinary team conferences and communicated progress with family members.
- Assisted physicians, nurse practitioners, wound clinicians and other allied medical practitioners in clinical procedures and decision making
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed pain and other symptoms for palliative clients.
- Mentored newly hired staff, preceptorships for student Practical Nurses, and supervised student Health Care Aides.
Health Care Aide
Bethany Society
2009.01 - 2019.01
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assessed clients, administered medication and performed other clinical procedures such as ostomy care, in-and-out catheterization, bladder irrigation, tube feeding, wound care, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Communicated client’s needs and requests to my team in a fast and efficient manner.
- Assisted clients to uphold and improve their level of independence and their overall health condition.
- Collaborated with clients, families and other members of my health care team to establish and update goals of care.
Education
Infection Prevention And Control Certificate -
IPAC - Canada
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB06.2022
Diploma Practical Nursing -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB04.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient Assessments
- Family Communication
- Health Education
- Patient relationship building
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Yukon LPN license
- Alberta (CLPNA) license
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Care west Supportive Pathway
- CRP Level C with AED
- Food Handling Certificate
- WHIMIS
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Trauma informed Care
- Long Term care Fall Prevention program
- Resilience in Nursing
- Communication style for Collaboration
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Training
Additional Information
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time
Copper Ridge Place
2021.03 - 2024.07
Licensed Practical Nurse (AOC)
Whistle Bend Place
2020.03 - 2021.03
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitehorse General Hospital
2020.02 - 2020.10
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Teresa Place
2017.01 - 2020.01
Health Care Aide
Bethany Society
2009.01 - 2019.01
Infection Prevention And Control Certificate -
IPAC - Canada
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Lethbridge
Diploma Practical Nursing -
Bow Valley College
- Yukon LPN license
- Alberta (CLPNA) license
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Care west Supportive Pathway
- CRP Level C with AED
- Food Handling Certificate
- WHIMIS
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Trauma informed Care
- Long Term care Fall Prevention program
- Resilience in Nursing
- Communication style for Collaboration
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Training
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