LPN
Resume:
Ity Oluwafemi
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Objective
To obtain an LPN position in your reputable organisation where I can best apply my education and experiences to increase efficiency and promote the well-being of patients/clients/residents. Through my years of working in a hospital and other health care facilities, I have developed strong compassionate patient care skills and a passion for achieving optimal, physical, psychological and emotional comfort for my patients/clients/residents.
Professional Qualities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hardworking and energetic, flexible, easy to adapt to changing work environment and schedule
Able to work independently and as a team
Time management and punctuality
Prompt response to client’s psychosocial needs and sensitive to cultural differences
Possession of critical thinking ability that helps to provide competent, holistic and dignified care
CLPNA Active License # 47290
Education and Certifications Dates
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta January 2019
Healthcare Aide Certificate
Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta August 2016
Active BLS certificate from Heart & Stroke foundation
Employment History Dates
Foothills Hospital Unit 62 Medicine Unit May 2019 till date
Foothills Hospital Unit 37 (Transplant and Nephrology) & 62 (Internal Medicine)
HCA November 2016 till April 2019
CBI Home Health - HCA October 2016 till date
LPN Experience on Unit 62 Ongoing
Demonstrate competencies in the provision of nursing care in the medical unit.
Welcoming and orientating patients to the unit which includes providing information that will enhance comfort through their stay on the unit.
Work independently and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team of the unit to provide quality patient care.
Coordinate and evaluate nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.
Implement physician-directed therapy techniques such as but not limited to administration of blood products, oral, subcute, or IV medications, wound care, CVC line care, blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration, urinary catherization and care, tube feeding, vital signs monitoring.
Collect and transport specimens as required.
Provide timely intervention in emergency situations according to physician and institutional policies.
Promptly answer patient’s call bells to ensure patient needs are timely met.
Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, visitors, other staff, and departments.
Communicate effectively and efficiently as a patient advocate and patient educator.
Increase knowledge in skills to assess and treat surgical wounds and pressure ulcers.
Utilize relational skills to client and family to meet emotional needs.
Identify the need for appropriate referrals to the interdisciplinary team.
Explore and develop a range of alternative and approaches for care for clients within the unit.
Evaluate effectiveness of the treatment plan on an ongoing basis document changes in patient status with effective communication to physician and treatment team.
Participate in Patient and family education regarding COPD on the unit.
STUDENT NURSING EXPERIENCE
Professional Preceptorship
PLC Unit 39 (Pulmonary Unit) October - December 2018
Provided care to a full patient case load within the student scope of practice while transitioning to licensed practical nurse role
Assessed and provided all nursing interventions within the scope of LPN under the supervision of a preceptor
Ensured effective communication with the nursing team on the unit under an indirect supervision
Provided medication/treatment administration, direct care and proper documentation
Wound care for both sterile/simple dressing and ostomy care
Admission and discharge/transfer of patients
Assessed and monitored patient response to treatment, documentation and reported any changes requiring prompt attention appropriately
Monitored intake and output, fluid restriction and catheterization provided when needed
Performed CIWA assessment and behavioral mapping
Implemented and evaluated the effectiveness of care plan and make changes as required
Participated in Care Hub and developed good communication/relationship with other health care team
Clinical Rotation 3
Unit 81 RGH (Orthopedics) September – October 2018
Applied the nursing process of assessment, formulation of appropriate and patient-specific nursing diagnosis in the planning, implementation and evaluation of stated goals and outcomes to patient care.
Assisted LPN in various patient health care routines. Specific duties performed include: Blood glucose monitoring; medication administration (IM, Subcute, and oral); Urinary catheterization; accurate documentation, amongst other duties
Participated in the campaign of ending PJ paralysis initiative on the unit
Used nursing critical judgment to administer appropriate narcotic pain medications.
Monitored pre-operative and post-operative patients according to unit policy
Clinical Rotation 2
Care West Glenmore Park (RCTP) May 2018 – August 2018
Working under the supervision of a clinical Instructor I performed the following:
Day to day assessment of patients' nursing needs
Formulated plan of care to meet specific patient nursing needs.
Provided evidenced-based nursing care and interventions to meet patients acute and chronic conditions such as wound cleaning, tube feeding, and administration of physician prescribed oral medications, insulin, and bronchodilators via inhalers and nebulizer.
Performed routine nursing assessment for all health conditions such as taking oral temperature, applying pulsometer.
Documented all interventions appropriately
Provided discharge teachings to patients
Monitored patient blood glucose level as needed
Provided teachings throughout patient's stay on the unit to promote safety
Participated in the campaign of ending PJ paralysis initiative on the unit
Used nursing critical judgment to administer appropriate narcotic pain medications
Clinical Rotation 1
Care West Sarcee Trail (Long term facility) April 2018
Working under the supervision of a clinical Instructor I performed the following:
Provided evidenced-based nursing care and interventions to meet patients’ chronic conditions
Documented all interventions appropriately
Monitored patient blood glucose level as needed
Provided personal care to patients
Ensured patient safety always
Followed facility protocols to prevent patient falls
Ensure residents safety while moving in and out of bed, wheelchairs and walkers
Assisted residents in Activities of daily living
Communicated with critically ill patients, families and provided support
References
Shahnaz Raji Abid
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