IJEOMA GLORIA IHEANACHO

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OBJECTIVE

Goal oriented and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse offering evidenced based practice care to geriatrics, pediatrics and postpartum mothers and neonates, utilizing acquired patient care skills and advanced knowledge to provide highest possible standard of care for clients and families.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Excellent leadership skills, interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, listening skills, punctual, compassionate, accountable, committed, flexible, and attentive to details;

•Experienced in acute care, long-term care and rehabilitation. Ability to deliver patient care under pressure;

•Advanced knowledge of medication administration - controlled drugs and narcotics, IV infusion and injections;

•Expertise in symptom control and management, utilize patient care initiatives to enhance clients’ satisfaction;

•Motivated in a challenging work environment, able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team;

•Proficient knowledge in client’s care, skills, procedures with evidence informed practice, efficient in medical terminologies, technologies and use of sunrise clinical manager (SCM);

•Able to promote family centered care and knowledge in maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/ CERTIFICATIONS.

•Immunization Certificate .

•Active License permit – CLPNA.

• BLS for HCP (C) (current)

Heart and Stroke Foundation, Calgary, AB.

EDUCATION

•Immunization course (May – Sept. 2018)

Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB.

•Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma (May 2016 – December 2017)

Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual) – (July 2018 – Current)

Classic Lifecare, Calgary AB. (Pediatrics)

Accurately documents all care provided for clients and observations for others in the medical team;

•Working with the medical team, clients’ and their families to ensure clients’ care goals and needs are met;

•Promoting safe environment for clients, providing quality care for clients and educating client’s families;

•Collaborating with health care team to plan and provide long term care needs for clients;

•Encouraging independence and individuality for each client, assessing clients' physical and mental status;

•Managing difficult emergency situations by employing quick action thereby saving clients lives;

•Documenting client assessment data, updating client record, ensuring client’s standard of care is attained;

Accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety is consistently delivered to clients;

Licensed Practical Nurse- Part-time (April 2018 – Current)

Brylu Staffing Inc.(Long-term care).

•Completed comprehensive patient assessments, care, and documentation in long-term care;

•Provided wound care according to nurse assessment and care plan;

•Taught clients about their health conditions and wound healing process;

•Administered medications and monitored its effects on patients;

•Cared for clients with stomas, and taught them about these artificial openings.

Health Care Aide (August 2017 – August 2018),

CBI Home Health, Calgary, AB

•Provided personal assistance and range of motion exercise to clients in their homes;

•Encouraged activities of daily living and supported clients who required short-term assistance or ongoing support;

•Provided compassionate client centered care;

•Blood glucose monitoring, dispensed medication as per physician’s order and care plan;

•Proper care for colostomy sites, performed in and out catheterization;

•Proper documentation of findings.

Practicum – Postpartum Unit 52 (October 2017 – December 2017)

Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB

•Completed comprehensive patient assessments, care, discharge, and documentation on post-surgical patients;

•Assessed and monitored new moms and neonates;

•Educate parents with their postpartum care, the care of their newborn infants, breast feeding, bottle feeding, bathing, and cord care.

•Administered medications and monitored its effects on patients;

•Assessed and promoted maternal infant bonding.

•Initiated discharge planning and provided teaching for patients and families.

Respite Support Worker - Family Support (April 2017- Oct. 2017)

•Worked with clients with developmental challenges and functional disabilities;

•Engaged residents’ with indoor and outdoor activities;

•Provided emotional care and support;

•Developed and carried out social and recreational therapy;

•Tracking responsive behavioural changes and managing challenging behaviour.

Practicum – LTC, Day Surgery, Postpartum, Imaging & diagnostics, Palliative care. (August 2017 – September 2017)

High River General Hospital, High River, Alberta.

•Created nursing care plans for assigned patients;

•Completed comprehensive patient assessments, care, discharge, and documentation;

•Administered medications and monitored its effects on patients;

•Provided total care of palliative residents;

•Initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy and catheter;

•Patients Pre-op and Post-op assessment on day surgery;

•Assessed and monitored new moms and neonates.

Student Nurse (Clinical 2) – Rehabilitation centre. (May- July 2017)

Care West Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Calgary, Alberta.

Provided residents care with adherence to policy and procedure.

Admitted and discharged patients.

Efficiently managed and provided quality care for residents and leadership role with two nursing attendants.

Ensuring residents participate in ADL’s and are able to meet daily care goals.

Catheter insertion and removal.

Liaise with other professionals- occupational therapist to ensure continuous resident care and safety.

Medication administration (Orally and subcutaneously).

Student Nurse (Clinical 1) - Long term care. (April 2017)

Clifton Manor, Calgary, Alberta.

Worked as student LPN under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide care for clients.

• Participated in daily shift reports, performed head to toe assessments, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs.

• Accurate documentation and resident care report.

• Assisted with residents’ ADL’s, recreational activities, crafts and games.

• Followed established care plan, providing sufficient teaching and demonstration for residents.

References are available upon request

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