Care Manager

ANKITA PATEL, RPN

****-*** ******* ****, ***********, Toronto, ON, M1J 3C9

Cell: 647-***-**** Residence: 416-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Registered Practical Nurse where I can provide top nursing care performance, utilizing advance nursing practices, medical methods and techniques

KEY QUALIFICATION

Experience working in geriatric community as a RPN.

Medication Administration Course completed

Current Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR certification- Red Cross Society., Toronto, ON

Current Mask Fitting Training - Centennial College, Toronto, ON

Computer skills- MS Office (Windows, Excel and outlook)

Holding a Driving License and able to drive within 100 KM.

Experience working in long term care as a PSW

Languages: English, Gujarati, and Hindi

NURSING SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Use advanced practical nursing techniques and methods

Strong assessment, patient care and discharge planning skills

First-hand experience in monitoring and recording clinical information

Able to watch over and assess patient’s condition

Hands-on experience in maintaining facility’s manual and electronic records

Proven record of communicating with patients, staff and families effectively

Skilled at administering medication in a safe manner according to patient condition

EXPERIENCES

As a RPN

Harbour Hill Retirement Suits Dec.2015- continue…

Observing, reporting and recording significant changes, which require intervention, or changes in the patient's care plan.

Implementing interventions within the limitations of licensure and institutional policy.

Establishing priorities and making ethically sound decisions to ensure safe patient care.

Responding to emergency situations to promote optimal patient outcomes by recognizing changes in the patient's health status.

Documenting patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care.

Assisting with the follow-up care i.e. discharge.

Collaborating with other health care professionals.

Participating in continuing Education.

Should demonstrate knowledge of equipment and how to clean and decontaminate it.

As a RPN and PSW Jan.2015-Nov. 2015

Chartwell Aurora in Long Term Care

Anticipated and provided assistance with feeding, mobility, bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting and incontinence care of Dementia and Alzheimer’s clients in the community settings.

Coordinated and assisted elderly patients in the community with daily chores, feeding, bathing, and dressing.

Provided compassionate community respite care to the families of clients with advanced Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Clinical Experience Sep.2014 – Dec.2014

True Davidson Acers, Long-Term Care Setting (4 East), Toronto, ON

Administered medications including antibiotics and narcotics and monitored results looking for potential side effects, adverse reactions and pain

Displayed strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients’ needs and consulted

with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments

Performed sterile and clean procedures including catheterization and dressing changes

Provided emotional support to patients and their families

Concisely documented all patient care in charts

Administered suppository and enema for the patients

Clinical Experience Jan.2014 - Apr. 2014

The Rough Valley Hospital, (Medicine Unit), Toronto, ON

Monitored IV fluids and medications, monitored patients and conducted physical assessments

Recorded patients’ symptoms and reactions

Carried out physicians instructions and helped with treatments

Prepared patients for X-ray, surgery and treatment plans

Monitored established intravenous therapy

Assisted patients feeding with G- tube for nutrition, medication, and fluid

Performed sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes

Used bladder scan to assess patient’s urine volume

Clinical Experience Sep.2013 - Dec. 2013

Cummer Lodge Long Term Care Setting (2nd floor), Toronto, ON

Assessed patient condition based on objective signs, and subjective data as verbalized by patients

Monitored patients vital signs after surgery

Cleansed and cared for amputation incision for diabetes’ patient

Emptied stoma bag for the patients

Assisted and monitored patients ambulation

Interacted with family, physicians and other staff regarding patients and plans of care

Maintained a calm, caring environment throughout shifts

EDUCATION

Practical Nursing Diploma Dec. 2014

Centennial College, Toronto, ON

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In-Services: Infection control, Medication administration, Patient’s Safety,

Documentation, Wound care, G-tube feeding

Long term care settings, Toronto, ON

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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