Christine Chamberlain
** - *** **. ***** ******, Azilda, Ontario P0M 1B0
QUALIFIED REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)
RPN with over 15 years of experience providing patient centred care within clinics, doctor’s offices, continuing care and long term care facilities; extensive experience providing IM/SC injections. Knowledgeable of inpatient / outpatient acute care. Trained in healthcare provider First Aid and CPR. Hold and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and own a reliable vehicle.
A highly flexible team member who demonstrates excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Empathetic, caring and dedicated to providing knowledgeable and competent assistance to doctors and patients.
EXPERIENCE
Returning to work after a serious leg fracture; seeking part time work for the foreseeable future.
RPN, Family Doctors Group, Sudbury, Ontario Feb 2014 – Mar 2016
Assisted five Doctors with their daily procedures ranging from patient histories and vital signs to administration of injections, including flu clinics to patients ranging from babies to seniors, and minor surgical procedures like removing skin tags.
Removed stitches and staples, completed healthy baby checks, applied dressings, performed ear canal cleanings with syringes, and called patients with test results.
RPN (part time), Elizabeth Centre, Val Caron, Ontario Dec 2013 to Jun 2014
6 month posting - Performed medication pass, tube feeding, vital signs, wound care, computerized charting, injections, and processed Dr.'s orders.
Methadone Dispensing Nurse, Applegrove Clinic, Sudbury, Ontario Jul 2009 to Oct 2013
Managed methadone dispensing, completed client assessments, took vitals and gave injections, and completed assorted office duties.
R.P.N., Sudbury Skin and Phototherapy Clinic, Sudbury, Ontario Feb 2006 to Sep 2009
Coordinated phototherapy division for Dr. Lyne Giroux; operated phototherapy light units
Performed injections, provided patient education, scheduled patients, completed patch testing, and assisted physician as required.
EDUCATION
Practical Nurse Program Diploma, Northern Lakes College, Grande Prairie, Alberta 2000
OSSD (Grand 12 Diploma), Theriault Secondary School, Timmins, Ontario