OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse where my skills, knowledge and abilities acquired through my nursing education will be utilized to full capacity. Dedicated in providing first-rate health care, safety and comfort to patients.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Practical Nurse – LPN, CLPNA Expires - Dec 2020

Basic Life Support – CPR, Heart & Stroke Foundation Expires - Apr 2020

It’s Your Move, Bow Valley College, Calgary

EDUCATION

Diploma in Practical Nursing, Bow Valley College, Calgary Year (2016 - 2018)

BSc. Computer Engineering, DeVry University, Calgary Year (2000 - 2004)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Practical Nurse – Care Coordinator

Wellworth Health, Calgary AB (Jul 2019 – Nov 2019)

Conduct patient follow ups phone calls and maintain standardized follow up frequency as per organizational protocols.

Review documentation and direction provided by the prescriber (NP/MD) and provide clinical education to the patient directly via secured tele-health platform.

Monitor and manage a patient caseload.

Educate, advise, and empower patients for medical treatment; and provide guidance within scope of practice and refer to other team members.

Prepare and maintain records for all patients calls; complete patient chart and consultation notes after each patient interaction.

Collaborate with health care professionals in the patient’s circle of care as needed and as appropriate.

Maintain patient confidentiality and follow the code of conduct as per CLPNA.

Always adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to obtain quality, efficacy and safety in all education and prescribing activities.

Practical Nurse – Preceptorship

Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary AB May 2018 – Jul 2018)

Assisted RN/LPN in patient care that includes physical assessments, vitals, wound care, chest tube care, catheterization, administering oral, IV, IM, SQ, rectum medicines etc.

Accurately charting and documenting details pertaining to patient’s medical status

Provided health education and teachings appropriate to patient needs

Communicated effectively with hospital staff, patients and families to deliver quality patient care under pressure and stress

Learned and practiced in organizing and planning out the day in a safe, efficient and effective manner while delivering the quality patient care.

Practical Nurse – Clinical

South Health Campus, Calgary AB (Apr 2018 – May 2018)

Provided post-operative patient care to hip and knee replacement surgery patients in the Orthopedic Unit

Performed post-operative physical patient assessments that includes head to toe assessment, post anesthesia assessment etc.

Provided wound care management that includes wound dressing changes, monitoring, managing pain and removing stiches

Encouraged and assisted patients with mobility, bathing, dressing and feeding.

Practical Nurse – Clinical

Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary AB (Oct 2017 – Dec 2017)

Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to Gastrointestinal surgery patients in the Gastrointestinal Unit

Performed abdominal assessments, draining tubes, monitoring and documenting characteristics of tube drainages and stoma care management

Ensured the safety of patients, self and others

Performed basic medical procedures: taking temperature and blood pressure, and monitoring and recording for patient intake and output.

Customer Support Analyst – IT / Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway, Calgary AB (Aug 2004 – Jun 2016)

Held various customer support analyst roles with continuous increased responsibilities in understanding needs and problem resolution for IT and Operations customers while providing professional and timely customer service.

Shift Manager

Wendy’s Restaurant, Calgary AB (Oct 1997 – Aug 2004)

Assign duties to team member

Communicate clearly and positively with coworkers and management

Ensure the safety of self and team members

Follow procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation

Supervise other staff during shifts worked.

Ensure staff completed all shift tasks.

Interact with all customers in a friendly manner.

Resolve customer complaints.

SKILLS

Physical Assessments

Patient Education

Strong Communication

Time Management

Excellent Organization Skills

Customer Service

Safety Practices

Excellent Computer Skills

Independent Work Handling

Team Player

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