ZULAIKA APIAKO
700 Willow Brook Rd NW, Airdrie,AB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced in medical units, community nursing Knowledge and in working with clients of different ages as well as cultural backgrounds. Superior problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong work ethic and self-starter with an exceptional attention to detail skills
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Grimshaw, AB
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Wellness Supervisor
Points West Living
Peace River, AB
01.2017 - Current
- Organized and led seminars and classes for interested clients, providing tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to incorporate multiple aspects of clients' health into wellness plan.
- Gathered and distributed educational literature with goals of gaining new clients and educating larger groups on healthy living.
- Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services.
- Conducted group wellness presentations for classes up to 10 participants.
- Performed screenings every 28 days for markers such as blood pressure, weight and BMI.
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Monitored, tracked and reported on individual progress with wellness plans.
- Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices.
Interim General Manager
Points West Living
Peace River, AB
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provide care in manner that demonstrates principles of appropriate choice, Dignity, independence, and individuality.
- Provide leadership to team to ensure understanding and commitment to achieving person directive service.
- Supervise/manages/direct activities of care team and facilitates effective two -way communication with all members of Multidisciplinary team.
- Respond to concerns/ issues and conduct appropriate incident investigations.
- Facilitate and encourage patient/ Resident advocacy.
- Facilitate timely update of resident care plan as per health service standards.
- Organize yearly wellness Conferences with Resident, Families, and physicians.
- Conduct Wellness education to all team members.
- Participated in budgeting process, coordinate and overseas all Nurses, planning and scheduling as per guideline including overtime and time off approval / vacation requests.
- Participate in development of Well-Being strategies and demonstrate awareness/knowledge of importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention; and adheres to safe work practice and procedure.
- Oversee mental health and Wellness of staff, Residents and Families during Pandemic while adhering to MOH orders.
- Responsible for discipline and discharge of Nurses and participates in investigations and grievance processes in accordance with Well-being Strategies.
- Liaise with Manager.
- HR regarding Human resource items as required.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
BSST, Certificate of competence:2017 Toronto bedside swallowing screening test Alberta, health, service.: -
03.2017
Standard First Aid and CPR AED Certificate -
11.2021
License Practical Nurse: Nursing - undefined
06.2016
Calgary Alzheimer society: - undefined
2016
High School Diploma - undefined
2011
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient Observation
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Specimen Collection
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Team Building
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Infection Control
Timeline
Interim General Manager - Points West Living
03.2020 - 06.2021
Wellness Supervisor - Points West Living
01.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Alberta Health Services
Aceso Medical - Some College (No Degree),
AHS - BSST, Certificate of competence:2017 Toronto bedside swallowing screening test Alberta, health, service.:,
Red Cross - Standard First Aid and CPR AED Certificate,
Columbia College - License Practical Nurse: Nursing,
Colombia College - Calgary Alzheimer society:,
Father Lacombe School - High School Diploma,
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