Licensed Practical Nurse
Resume:
KATHERINE JOY UY
Email: adcbwk@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: +1-587-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurse of Alberta and Registered Practical Nurse (College of Nurses of Ontario)
With international emergency, medical surgical and hemodialysis nursing experience for more than 10 years
With RPN/LPN experience in Canada
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Proven excellent organizational, time management and team building skills
Highly commendable in initiative and ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced demanding environment.
Excellent in all nursing skills including but not limited to intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, blood transfusion, wound care dressing, medication administration, facility management and safety including infection control and prevention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE August 2018 – December 2019
Dr. Ma. Socorro Maravilla Medical Clinic, Philippines
Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance.
Ordered labs and took vital information for testing.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, renal failure, cancer and other diseases.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE June 2017 – October 2017
Amica at Bearbrook, Ottawa, Ontario
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 101-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Collaborated with physicians to design medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct administration of medications.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE May 2017 – October 2017
At-Home Hospice, Ottawa, Ontario
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Participated in fun activities, including games with patients each visit to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER September 2016 – October 2017
At-Home Hospice - Casual
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE November 2015 – August 2016
Dr. Ma. Socorro Maravilla Medical Clinic, Philippines
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT / CARE PARTNER October 2014 – October 2015
Elizabeth Knox Care Home and Hospital, New Zealand
Performed personal resident care to ensure holistic well-being
Utilized therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with residents and their families and the healthcare team
Collaborated with other team members in the delivery of care
Delivered effective and efficient care under the supervision of an RN
EMERGENCY ROOM and OUTPATIENT RN October 2008 – August 2014
Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, Philippines
Provided nursing care to acutely ill adult and pediatric patients as well as outpatient care, do systematic nursing assessment to determine health needs
Participated in the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Conformed to the rules of medication administration
Responded according to urgency of patient’s condition
Prioritized nursing actions to ensure effective and safe nursing care
Rendered care consistent to the patient’s Bill of Rights
Referred to attending physician for response to medical / nursing interventions
Achievements:
citation given by the hospital administration for exemplary management of a disturbance in the area
EDUCATION
Diploma Health Services Mangement Level 7, 2015
National Tertiary Education Consortium – Auckland, New Zealand
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2005
Riverside College – Bacolod, Philippines
Graduated summa cum laude
TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
2019 Elder Abuse Course
2019 Health Assessment Course
2019 Anaphylaxis Course
2018 Relational Practice Course
2017 CADD-Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump Training Course
2016 CPR for Healthcare Professionals
2012 Diplome D’ Etudes en Langue Francaise (DELF A2)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / LICENSES:
Active Philippine RN License # 0377827 Expiry: 2020 November 06
Active Ontario CNO-RPN License # AG202607 Expiry: 2020 December 31
Active CLPNA Practice Permit # 45344 Expiry: 2020 December 31
Inactive Vermont (USA) RN License # 026.0072194
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