Vivien Vadon
EDMONTON,AB
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing over 20 years of demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in casting, splinting, sedation and fracture reduction. Extensive emergency experience and skills. Good at working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn/ Orthopedic Technician
Miserecordia hospital- Emergency
EDMONTON, AB
01.2005 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and verified patient identification in emergency care.
- Assisted physicians with wound care, splinting, and bedside procedures to ensure effective emergency treatment.
- Applied splints, casts, and immobilizers in emergency orthopedics care
- Aided an emergency team in executing reductions and immobilization, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assessed cast fit and adjusted support devices for patient comfort
- Set up traction equipment and maintained orthopedic treatment supplies
- Educated patients on cast care and mobility precautions
- Monitored emergency patients and documented vital signs in hospital records.
- Communicated patient changes to nurses and physicians during urgent hospital shifts.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations efficiently to maintain patient safety and adhere to established care protocols..
- Prepared fracture patients for physician evaluation in emergency department
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians and radiologists.
- Applied a wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
Lpn/ Orthopedic Technician
University of Alberta Hospital outpatient cast clinic
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2004 - 05.2020
- Assisted with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Applied casts and splints for orthopedic practice patients.
- Assisted physicians with fracture care and cast removal.
- Fitted braces and durable medical equipment for clinic patients.
- Applied a wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Educated patients on cast care and mobility precautions.
- Provided education to patients regarding their condition, treatment plan and post-operative care instructions.
- Prepared exam rooms and orthopedic supplies for physician use.
- Documented patient care details in clinical records.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians and radiologists.
- Performed medical history reviews and prepared patient charts for orthopedic surgeons.
Education
Orthopedic Technitian -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB 01.2004 - 10.2004
LPN -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB 09.1998 - 10.2000
Skills
- Epic charting
- Orthopedic casting and splinting
- Fracture management/ reduction with sedation
- traction set up and management
- Patient teaching/ education
- Verbal and written communication
- Preoperative care
- Patient assessments
- Patient intake
- Pain management
- Clinical judgment
- EKG administration
- Immunization administration
- Trauma-informed care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Physical assessment
Certification
- LPN /Orthopedic technician
- CPR/BLS
- ECG Interpretation
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lpn/ Orthopedic Technician
Miserecordia hospital- Emergency
01.2005 - Current
Lpn/ Orthopedic Technician
University of Alberta Hospital outpatient cast clinic
12.2004 - 05.2020
Orthopedic Technitian -
Norquest College
01.2004 - 10.2004
LPN -
Norquest College
09.1998 - 10.2000