Xanel Ruthven

• Facilitated family meetings to promote understanding of the patient's diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Provided emotional support to patients who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or scanning patient documents into charts.
• Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
• Organized recreational activities to provide therapeutic outlets for patients' emotional expression.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

In Brooks i worked on a Long Term Care Unit and Palliative/Rehab Unit.

• Facilitated bereavement support groups for family members of deceased patients.
• Counseled patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions, including advance directives.
• Provided spiritual guidance and counseling when requested by the patient or family members.
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across settings.
• Performed regular assessments of a patient's physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath.
• Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
• Administered medication in accordance with the physician's orders.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with residents, families, visitors, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.

• My position in Stettler consisted of acute care, the ER, maternity, and day surgery. Patient's of all acuity.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Provided patient-centered care.

• Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
• Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
• Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
• Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.