JOANNA KANDHA

647-***-**** ac98dc@r.postjobfree.com 3275 Sheppard Ave East Scarborough, ON M1T 3P1

OBJECTIVE

I am a motivated and enthusiastic registered practical nurse, wishing to gain knowledge and experience in a challenging environment within a health care organization

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL

Conversant with providing nursing care to geriatric population with varied dementia related illness and injury, stroke and diabetes management

Strong physical assessment and medication administration skills via varied routes: g-tube, subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.

Familiar with documentation and maintenance of health records via Meditech and PointClickCare

Experience providing wound, colostomy, Foley, tracheostomy care and oxygen management

Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to prioritize daily tasks

Experience with caring for children with special needs challenges including intellectual and developmental delays

Ability to take initiative and function independently and within a team environment

Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Active member of Registered Practical Nursing Association of Ontario

Phlebotomy Trained and Certified; added course in Health Assessment

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cedarvale Terrace Long Term Care 2018-current

York, Toronto, Ontario

Supported an average caseload of 40 residents in the provision of preventative health care within a nursing home environment

Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse and weight

Prepare and maintain documentations such as care plans, medication administration and narcotic record, and reports

Assessed condition and administered skin and wound treatment

Transcribed verbal/written physicians’ orders for medications or other treatment

Prepared and administered prescribed medications and treatment

Prepared resident for departures and transfers with organization of personal affects, contacting appropriate personnel/organization and completion of required documents

Attended critical incidents involving residents and attended team meetings

Responsible for safekeeping of drugs and narcotic keys in accordance with facility’s professional standards and policies

Paramed Home Health Care 2017-current

North York, Toronto, Ontario

Supported physically disabled clients with cleaning, feeding, bathing, toileting

Facilitated daily movement and client daily support

Removed environmental hazards for client safety

Monitored as well as updated care and treatment plan of clients

Managed caseload of four to five clients at a time

Provide emotional support and companionship

Monitor and document changes of client’s behavior and significant changes to family and supervisor/manager

Assist clients with both passive and active range of motions as per the care plan

Took instruction and guidance from family, behavior management and nurse coordinator

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Lakeshore Lodge Sept 2015-Dec 2015

Etobicocke, Toronto, Ontario

Nursing Student-144 hours

Provide personal care, hygiene and physical assistance to residents

Assisted with dressing, undressing and toileting activities

Assisted with feeding, changing and providing assistance in ambulation

Obtained vitals such as temperature, SpO2, blood pressure and pulse

Turned and repositioned resident and encouraged movement to prevent skin breakdown

Documented changes in conditions of residents and reported to both Nursing Instructor and Nurse

Provided nursing care for up to 3 patients at a time

Developed understanding of client charts: medications, nursing and medical Dx, interventions, documentation, assessments, etc

Baycrest Health Sciences May 2016-August 2016

North York, Toronto, Ontario

Nursing Student-144 hours

Helped patients in bathing, grooming, and oral care

Turned and repositioned clients and used barrier creams to maintain skin integrity

Obtained vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP, SpO2) and documented changes via Meditech

Researched patient medications and administered under Nursing Instructor’s observation

Conducted head to toe assessments, catheterization, nasogastric suctioning, bladder scans

Maintained infection control as per agency policies

Assessed and monitored patient status and reported to Nursing Instructor and Nurse

Developed time plans to enhance and improve time management skills in providing nursing care

Developed care plans in order to enhance understanding of nursing process and establishing of goals pertaining to nursing care

North York General Hospital Sept 2016-Dec 2016

North York, Toronto, Ontario

Nursing Student-144 hours

Helped patients in bathing, grooming, and oral care

Turned and repositioned clients and used barrier creams to maintain skin integrity

Obtained vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP, SpO2) and documented changes via Cerner

Researched patient medications, administered and educated under Nursing Instructor’s observation

Provided care for up to 3 patients

Maintained infection control as per agency policies and monitored patient status

Researched use and care of in line trach suction, chest tube, setting of IV pump to infuse medication, flushing of saline lock and monitoring the site on insertion

Performed head to toe assessments and documented findings

Obtained sputum and urinalysis samples

Seven Oaks Home for the Aged Jan 2017-April 2017

Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario

Nursing Student-375 hours

Obtained vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP, SpO2) and documented changes via narrative charting

Performed head to toe assessments and documented findings

Provided medication and patient education as well as nursing care for 32 residents

Maintained infection control as per agency policies and monitored patient status

Enhanced patient care by changing, assessing dressings and documenting wound care as well as assisting with mobility

Transcribed doctor’s orders, filled out incident reports and referrals under supervision of Preceptor

Assisted in the feeding and toileting of residents and documented progress

Researched patient diagnosis both admitting and nursing, as well as medication and care plans

Informed Preceptor and nurse staff of patient status or renewal of medication

Assisted patients in bathing, grooming, and oral care

Attended and participated in shift reports

Provided emotional support and companionship for those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia whilst learning and putting into practice redirection techniques

Assisted with mechanical lifts of resident from wheelchair to bed

Documented administration of PRN medication as well as observed insertion of hypodermoclysis of dehydrated resident

EDUCATION

Seneca College 2013-2017

Toronto, ON, Canada

Erindale Secondary School 2006-2010

Mississauga, ON, Canada

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