Home Health Care
Resume:
Karamjit Kaur Mander
Calgary, Alberta Canada
T3N 1H8
Phone: 416-***-**** ********.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Licensed Practical Nurse of Alberta committed to medical profession with more than 15 years of professional work experience in a hospital, long term care facility and community setting seeking to provide quality patient care.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Practical Nurse of Alberta.
Expertise in blood, sputum, urine, collection and labeling, G.Tube feeding, wound care, IV maintenance and catheter insertion.
A hardworking and dedicated individual with strong organizational, interpersonal, coordination and communication skills.
In depth knowledge of sterilization and hygiene standards.
Hands on experience working in hospital emergency, surgical, maternity, pediatric and nursery units
Expertise in maintaining client database, updating systems, scheduling appointments and managing records
Multitasking abilities with flexible nature
Capable of working in a fast paced environment
Very detail oriented and follow instructions to complete tasks as instructed
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds
Excellent attendance, honest, and punctual.
Possess certification in Coronary Care -1, Nephrology Nursing, CPR and First Aid
Licensed Practical Nurse holding a CLPNA membership.
Excellent in E-Mar, PCC POC, Meditech and other computer skills,
Dedicated to promoting client dignity, independence, comfort, mobility and safety
Fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Working with Wellesley Long Term Care Centre September 2015
Working with Saint Elizabeth home Health Care June 2014
Working with Everest Nursing Agency March 2013
Voluntary work with Peel Manor March 2013
Following Duties Performed in LTC and Complex Continue Care Units
Conducted head-to toe assessments, recognizing priorities and acting accordingly
Responsible for the administration of medications through various routes, evaluation of its therapeutic effect, and transcription of physicians orders
Provided oxygen therapy, tracheotomy care, colostomy care, suctioning, maintain intravenous therapy, insertion of catheters and enteral feedings
Provided patient education with respiratory devices including incentive spirometers
Provides comfort care relief to pain and other physical symptoms such as loss of appetite, shortness
Of breath and fatigue.
Cleansed, packed and dressed wounds by utilizing the aseptic technique.
Monitoring nutritional intake and output and conducting specimen collection as well as providing educational teaching to patients and families
Provided emotional support, ultimately contributing to an increased level of comfort
Responding to person with challenging behaviors by using GPA
Create an environment that protects patients from injury, from falls and wandering.
Maintained therapeutic communication with patients and families
Respect client’s wishes and maintain dignity
Initiating new care plans and upon new admission and updating existing care plans as per resident’s health status.
Accountable for accurate documentation following any assessments, interventions and evaluations and accurately monitored patient’s progress.
Foster a positive and effective interpersonal relationship within the therapeutic communication.
Assists RN with implementation and participates in quality improvement programs: Falls prevention Program; Infection control Program; Skin and wound care program etc.
Working with Saint Elizabeth Home Health Care for community care assignments June 2014
Assisted clients with daily activities of living
Administered medications through G-Tube and other routes and monitored effectiveness
Obtained vital signs
Provided total or assistive care for bathing, grooming and dressing
Provided oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, suctioning, wound care and enteral feedings
Maintained therapeutic communication with clients and family members.
Assisted clients with daily activities of living
Conducted head to toe assessment and recognizing priority needs and acting accordingly.
Provided total or assistive care for bathing, grooming and dressing
Provided oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, suctioning, wound care and enteral feedings
Maintained therapeutic communication with clients and family members.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Licensed Practical Nurse of Alberta.
Nephrology Nursing certificate
Physical Health assessment
Coronary Nursing Care-1
I/V therapy and Phlebotomy.
Certificate course in Medication Administration.
Certificate course in Standard First Aid CPR/AED level C
Diploma in Midwifery Government Multispecialty Hospital, India
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (G.N.M.)
Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and Medical College, India
References available upon Request
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