Lorraine Appleyard, RPN

* ******** *****, ********, *******, L9C 3Z6

Phone: 905-***-**** E-mail: adbdti@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent communication, observation, and problem solving abilities

Registered RPN with over 25 years of experience in healthcare; demonstrating a high level of personal accountability

Experience in providing care and support to diverse populations with experience working on Medical /Teaching Unit, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neuro-Surgery, Neuro-Sciences, and Withdrawal Management Centre

Proficient in Meditech, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT SKILLS

Extensive experience in documenting and reporting detailed information for patient care and operational needs; training in medical terminology and medical information practices and processes

Answered phones and faxed information to other hospitals/clinics/offices

Skilled in liaising between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment, instructed patients and family members on care plan information

Responded to client/patient needs as quickly and efficiently as possible, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Signed in and out medical charts for clinics, operating rooms and hospital transfers

Valued team member; hard working and dedicated to exceeding role expectations and ensuring quality patient care and operational effectiveness

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Practical Nurse, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario 1989 - 2019

Registered Practical Nurse, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario 2001 - 2003

Registered Practical Nurse, Saint Elizabeth Health Care Visiting Program 2000 - 2002

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical Secretary Program, Academy of Learning, Hamilton, Ontario 2019

Practical Nursing Diploma, Hamilton Regional School for RPN's

Professional and Personal Development Courses: Intravenous Therapy, Medication Administration for RPN's, CPR, CPI, Core Skills in Withdrawal Management, Introduction to Mental Health, Part One of Nursing Certificate Program, Introduction to Breastfeeding, Perinatal Nursing 1, Perinatal Nursing 2, Fundamentals of Mental Health, Fundamentals of Addictions, Therapeutic Touch levels 1,2, & 3, Reiki Master, Healing Circle Certification

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Ancaster High and Vocational School, Ancaster, Ontario

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