Yza Delfin
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed Alberta and certified in direct IV drug administration
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
10.2009 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Connect care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Education
Diploma in Science - Diploma
01.2010
*Applicant Graduated Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing from the Philippines, year April 2003.
Attended school in the Philippines: Emilio Aguinaldo College
*Applicant was a direct hire (2009) by Alberta Health Services to work as an LPN in their hospital facility ( Stollery and Children Hospital- General Internal Medicine)
*Attended Norquest College, Diploma 2009.
- Registered member of College of Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- IV Insertion
- Patient Admission
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Intramuscular Injections
- Catheter Monitoring
- Sample Collection
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Feeding Pumps
- Microsoft Windows
- Connect Care
Certification
*BLS Certified May 07,2024
*Direct IV,PICC,IVAD administration Certified
*Certified blood administration.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Alberta Health Services
10.2009 - Current
NorQuest College - Diploma in Science, Diploma
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