SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Practical Nurse with 5 years’ experience in client service and 1-year experience as a Caregiver

Completed 864 practicum hours in long term and acute care facilities

Experience in maintaining both electronic and paper health system (Sunrise Clinical Manager or client’s charts)

Follows all safety rules, policies and procedures when providing care to clients

Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills while building and maintaining effective relationships

Competent in working with clients of varying ages and backgrounds, cultivating cultural awareness and understanding

Communicates in a professional and non-judgmental manner at all times, modifies and adapts interactions based on client needs

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to draw upon previous nursing experience

High Standards of professionalism, accountability and responsibility with ability to mitigate problems in emergencies and stressful situations

Excellent critical thinking and reasoning when adapting to changing client situations

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Practical Nurse Professional Diploma Dec 2019

Columbia College Calgary, AB

Health Care Aide Certificate May 2019

Columbia College Calgary, AB

Dementia Care Training Apr 2019

Revera - McKenzie Towne Long Term Care Calgary, AB

Basic Cardiac Life Support Expires Feb 2021

Heart and Stroke Foundation Calgary, AB

N95 Respirator Fit-Tested Expires Feb 2023

Surehire Calgary, AB

Joint Health and Safety Program Feb 2013

Niagara College St Catharines, ON

Bachelor of Science Degree

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse Mar 2020 -- Present

Saint Elizabeth Health Care Cochrane, AB

Provides hands-on care to residents according to the Care plan and community policies and procedures.

Identifies health, safety or maintenance issues, and reports as required.

Liaising with AHS and other health care professionals, families, and any other people required in order to facilitate the highest level of resident care.

Actively participates in team meetings and training/learning opportunities as required.

Ensure resident care is delivered in a way that maintains dignity, privacy, and acknowledges independence.

Health Care Aide Sept 2019 – Present

CBI Home Health Care Calgary, AB

Adhere to plan of care as determined by the client's case manager

Assist clients with long term disabilities in performing activities of daily living and exhibiting an open and sincere approach when relating to clients by demonstrating respect, compassion and preserving client’s dignity

Monitor and document clients for any behavioral changes

Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, adaptive aids, cognitive and physical exercises

Practical Nurse Preceptorship Oct – Dec 2019

Foothills Medical Centre - Unit 42 Gynecology/Oncology Calgary, AB

Provided holistic care to clients with terminal illness, before and after surgery, by close monitoring vital signs, performing in-depth assessments according to client diagnosis and ensured client and family were involved in care planning

Administered medications by ensuring the 8 rights were followed for client safety

Performed dressing changes; Foley catheter insertions, removal and maintenance; IV insertions and removals, saline locks; administered oral, transdermal and IV medications, and provided care pre and post chemotherapy sessions

Performed patient teaching for self-administered medications and ensured documentation was done on time and without errors

Implemented critical thinking and appropriate nursing judgement when providing clients with nursing care

Practical Nurse Acute Care Practicum Jul – Sept 2019

Peter Lougheed Medical Centre - Unit 53 Orthopedic Surgery Calgary, AB

Ensured proper body mechanics for client and staff when transferring clients

Performed pre-op and post-op admissions and discharge planning for clients going home or awaiting Regional Community Transition Program (RCTP) placements

Worked in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure client satisfaction

Performed physical assessments, dressing changes, drain removals and range of motion exercises to ensure an improved quality of life for the clients

Practical Nurse Long Term Care Practicum Mar – May 2019

Revera - McKenzie Towne Calgary, AB.

Provided holistic care to assigned clients to improve their quality of life

Administered medication following a regimented schedule to ensure client safety

Communicated with clients, families and interdisciplinary team professionally

Performed dressing changes, in and out catheters, urine sample collection and full head to toe assessments

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