Yvette Lache
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Adept Bilingual Charge Nurse with extensive experience at New Bell District Hospital, showcasing leadership in coordinating patient care and operational efficiency. Excelled in critical thinking and patient safety, significantly enhancing unit performance. Skilled in communication, ensured comprehensive family and patient education, contributing to improved health outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Charge Nurse
New bell district hospital
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Planned and coordinated day-to-day administrative and operational functioning of a 29-bed medical unit
- Assign nurses and support staff to patient care while meeting the daily goals of the units, facilitating nurses’ involvement in rounds, assuring that appointments are kept, family teaching is completed and staff receive meal breaks
- Reviewed care plans on a daily basis to ensure appropriate care was provided to each patients needs
- Maintain patient care consistent with the missions, value and operating principles of the department of nursing and the hospital
- Scheduled staff meetings, assigned duties, managed staff resources
Bilingual ER Nurse
New bell district hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed patient’s condition on arrival, carried out triage and prioritized care based on its critical nature
- Performed Minor medical operations and sutured wounds
- Changing Patient wound dressing
- Monitored patients’ vital signs
- Provided patients and families with support and education on illness
- Provided intravenous insertion, medicine administration and intubation
Operating Room Nurse
New bell district hospital
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Assisted surgeon in performing the operation
- Received an average of 25 patients per monthly and ensured they are ready for surgery
- Maintained the sanitation of the operating area making sure everything stays sterile
- Checked the number of tools before and after surgery
- Implemented the hygiene, sterilization, asepsis and disinfection protocols before, during and after operation to ensure safety condition of the room
- Supervised and trained nurse aides and cleaners while in the operating theatre
- Contribute to monthly reports and statistics
Community Nurse
NGAMBE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided prenatal care and education for expectant mothers, including information about maternal nutrition and post- partum assistance
- Visited persons in their homes and villages to identify health needs and priorities
- Provided nursing services and treatments referring patients with social problems to other communities
- Conducted vaccination campaigns for the elimination or reduction of number of disease( neonatal tetanus,diphtheria,yellow fever, Cholera, measles)
- Carried out community directed treatment with ivermectin for the elimination of diseases such as onchocerciasis in the health area of Ngambe
- Provided health information by teaching and instructing family in the care and rehabilitation of the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Buea
07.2009
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License, Alberta, 136850
BLS Provider Certificate
HSF ID: 3331575
Issued 09/14/2024
PALS Provider Certificate
Issued 01/09/2025
ACLS Provider Certificate
Issued 01/16/2025
Timeline
Bilingual Charge Nurse
New bell district hospital
02.2020 - 03.2023
Bilingual ER Nurse
New bell district hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
Operating Room Nurse
New bell district hospital
09.2015 - 02.2019
Community Nurse
NGAMBE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Buea