Registered Nurse Care
Resume:
Rosemary Akhigbemen
Calgary, Alberta, T2Z 4P3
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Objective
Well-experienced, dedicated and compassionate Licenced Practical Nurse with years of health care experience, including geriatric care. Expertise and in-depth practical experience in medication administration, vital signs testing and charting, patient health data filing and providing cultural competency care. Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practice in decision making and client care. Thrive with the fast-paced, high pressured environment. Highly flexible scheduling availability to include evenings weekends and emergency situations as required. Possess a diploma in Nursing (GPA 3.24) and licensed to practice in Alberta .
Patient Treatment
• Medication administration
• knowledge of basic telemetry.
• Geriatric care
• Catheterization and care.
• G-Tube Care
• Tracheostomy and basic wound care
• Psych and mental health care Proficiency.
• Colostomy care Client Assessment
• Head-to-Toes Assessment
• Focus Assessment
• Nursing Care plane
• Client &Patient Support.
Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Client teaching.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
LPN, Heritage Nanny Agency – Calgary, AB 2018 – Present (Causal)
Duties:
• Performed basics head-toe assessment and documented patient histories.
• Administered prescribed medication orally, or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
• Performed blood glucose and vital signs testing as required
• Provide pain management through pharmaceutical and non pharmaceutical interventions
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheostomy tubes and oxygen supplies, and perform tracheostomy care and catheterization.
• Assisted clients with daily hygiene and assessed skin care.
• Provided activities for daily living and assisted with ROM exercises of residents
Preceptorship Nurse, Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, (Acute Care)
Fort McMurray, AB March - May, 2018
Duties:
• Monitored five assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment and reporting it to the RN.
• Documented data related to patients’ care including assessment result, interventions, medications, patient responses or treatment changes.
• Developed clinical skills in an acute care setting
• Practiced in long-term care, administered medication to approximately 40-60 patients per shift according to Physician orders.
• Gathered data such as vitals, glucose monitoring and other measurable data and reporting it to the RN.
• Developed therapeutic relationship with patient and family while providing culturally sensitivity care.
• Ensured the safety and welfare of all patients incarcerated within the scope of practice for an LPN in Alberta.
Health Care Aide, Brylu Staffing Inc. Calgary, AB May 2018 – Present (Casual)
Duties:
• Assist clients with the personal care tasks of daily living, including skincare, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, basic wound care, feeding (including special diets) and assistance with medication administration
• Assists with ambulating and mobilization of patient.
• Recognizes and reports safety concerns or equipment malfunction in the home environment and acts accordingly to meet the safety and the protection needs of the Client.
• Take and record vitals such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure.
Health Care Aide, CBI Health Group, Calgary AB May 2017 to October 2018 (Casual)
Duties:
• Assist clients with personal care tasks of daily living, including skincare, haircare, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning, and movement, basic wound care, feeding (including special diets) and assistance administration with medication
• Assists with ambulating and mobilization of patient.
• Recognizes and reports safety concerns or equipment malfunction in the home environment and acts accordingly to meet the safety and the protection needs of the Client.
• Take and record vitals such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure
• Monitor and assess patients’ condition and raise alarm in case of any deterioration
• Make notes of deterioration and improvement and provide feedback to healthcare professionals
• Educate family members about patients’ conditions and provide them with information on how to deal with them both physically and emotionally
Registered Nurse, Igbenedion Teaching Hospital (Emergency Department) 2012 - 2014
Duties:
• Closely monitored E.R patients alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients’ status.
• Efficiently and Knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handle intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol.
• Interaction with patient and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief.
• Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients lives.
• Supervised LPNs and HCAs
• Assisted in the care of Multiple traumas, Cardiac arrests, stroke codes, seizure precaution, sexual assaults, and conscious sedation.
• Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.
• Performed emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
EDUCATION
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2016 – 2018
Keyano College
Registered Nurse Certificate (RN) 2009 – 2012
School of Nursing, Igbenedion University Teaching Hospital
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