SUE GEEGANAGE

*****, **** ****** ********, **, T*T 7A5 Home: – 780-***-**** Cell: 587-***-****

E-mail: – ada32s@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Enthusiastic and compassionate newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 5 years of health care experience and 7 months of practical clinical experience, seeking position as LPN in a reputed healthcare environment, where I can utilize my nursing skills and experience.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Good written and verbal communication, Interpersonal skills and strong adapting skills

Able to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision

Capable to assess a situation with confidence related danger or safety issues

Ability to maintain accuracy even an emergency and stressful situation

Maintain confidentiality of clients and the workplace

Physically healthy to lift and move patients

Psychologically healthy to handle the stressful situation in a calm manner

EDUCATION:

Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Bow Valley College, Calgary 2019

Health Care Aide Certificate

Robertson college, Edmonton 2013

Registered Nurse Diploma

Nursing Training School, Sri Lanka 2001

RELAVANT CERTIFICATIONS:

Active registration with CLPNA

CPR and AED - Heart and Stroke Foundation 2019

WHMIS certification 2019

Glucose meter user certification 2019

IV certified 2019

Alberta child development assistant certificate 2012

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Highly skilled in performing practicum experience in acute care and long-term care setting

Organized time and resources based on the individual needs of the client

Well-organized and reliable team player and ability to work independently within scope of practice while considering all relevant organization policies

Provided compassionate care and possessing cultural awareness

Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate with the patient, resident, family and health care team and proven problem solving and critical thinking skills

Proven experience in long term care, assisted living facility, psychiatric, sub-acute and palliative care settings as a Health Care Aide

Recognized for consistently using a caring bedside approach and aim to educate patients and families

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Student Practical Nurse - June 2019 to August 2019.

Short stay surgery unit, Alberta Children Hospital, Calgary

(Preceptor ship placement)

Worked with youths and children who have undergone different surgical procedures

and comprehensive understanding and knowledge on issues that are related to pediatric care

Prepared for surgery following the pre-operational checklist, observing, assessing and reporting patient's condition on a post-surgery stage until discharge

Dealt with concerns, enquiries and complaints of the children for the family

Administered oral, SC, IV medication following HCP orders

Provided health education, managed patient’s needs, provided care through the entire

health cycle and demonstrated safe practice all the time

Student Practical Nurse - January 2019 to March 2019

Rocky view Hospital, Calgary, AB, (Clinical Placement)

Provided care for patients with different medical condition and palliative care as well

Demonstrated wound care using sterile technique

Evinced safe practice on oral, IV, SC medication and initiate HDC lines

Handled safe methods on applying restraints

Demonstrated safe practice of in and out catheterization using sterile techniques

Provided with safe use of glucose meter and follow the hypoglycemic protocol

Handled and followed the admitting and discharging procedure

Performed proper communication skills with the patient, family and other health care providers

Registered Nurse - February 2005 to December 2008

Surgical Unit, Karapitiya General Hospital, Galle, Sri Lanka

Managed acute surgical admissions, evaluated and prioritized care needs following nursing process

Accomplished pre-operative care and post-operative care acute setting and routing surgical procedures

Performed routing blood work and other specimens’ collection and follow up reports and informed HCP in appropriate manner

Completed medication administration through oral, IV, SC, IM and blood transfusion and fluid transfusion through IV

Performed surgical wound care and diabetic wound care following the sterile techniques

Completed monthly inventory on medication and other medical and wound care supplies

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate patients, family and health care team while providing health education

Registered Nurse - June 2001 to February 2005.

Pediatric Unit, Peradeniya General Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Assessed pediatric patients on admission and prioritized care needs

Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and followed up with reports

Administrated medication through oral, IV, IM and blood transfusion for Thalassemia and Hemophilia kids.

Performed peritoneal dialysis for pediatric patients and provided care for post kidney transplant patients

Health Care Aide – June 2014 up to now

Covenant Health Edmonton General facility, Edmonton, AB

Psychiatric Aide - May 2017 up to now

Park Place Senior Living, Spruce wood place, Edmonton, AB

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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