RENCY ISSAC
**** ******* ****, ***********. **, L4T 2T2.
Ph.: 647-***-****
Email:addicc@r.postjobfree.com
RE: Registered Practical Nurse
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apply for the position as Registered Practical Nurse within your facility. I have successfully completed the bachelor of nursing Program (B.Sc. RN) at Manipal University in India. Registered with Indian Nursing council as an RN and registered with CNO as RPN. I have worked as an RN (Full time) in Neonatal ICU, ER ( India).Currently working as an RPN in maple grove long term care through Arrow work force solutions. I am seeking for an opportunity to work with your organization.
I am committed to deliver quality of care and keep the trust and confidence of my employer, co-worker and clients. As a nurse, I interact with my team members, doctors, and other health professionals with utmost respect and dignity. Holistic approach of nursing enhances my professional growth and therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am very much interested in acquiring nursing skills and knowledge every day.
I have sincere interest in the wellbeing of patients and approach them in a holistic and collaborative manner. I am keen on learning each day and implying the same in enhancing my nursing skills for the well-being of patients and their families.
I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you directly about position. I am available to meet with you at a suitable time to discuss my qualifications. I could also be contacted at 647-***-****.References are available on request.
Sincerely,
Rency Issac (RPN)
RENCY ISSAC
7447, Catalpa road, Mississauga,
ON, L4T 2T2
647- 625- 6446 addicc@r.postjobfree.com
To obtain a position as a Registered Practical Nurse in a Health Care Facility where I can make the most of my nursing education and training, in addition to my interpersonal skills and experience to provide the highest level of patient care.
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario as Registered Practical Nurse.
CNO applicant for registered nurse license
BSc. Nursing Graduate Certificate from University of Manipal
4-year Nursing Graduate Canadian equivalence
Current BLS certification
Current Medication Administration Certificate
Smart serve license
Work experience in Medical, Surgical, Emergency, intensive care units during the educational Period.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Critical-Thinking Skills: Nurses will need to assess a patient's health, as well as detect changes in symptoms, health or pain, and will need to know when action is necessary.
Compassion: Nurses help people. They should be sympathetic to a patient's needs and be able to deal with people in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy.
Attention to Detail: Nurses can help doctors operate, administer medicines and work with specific treatments that, if wrong could prove fatal. Attention to detail is crucial.
Organizational Skills: Nurses will face multiple patients, with differing needs, stages of health and risks. Being organized and knowing how to prioritize will be helpful.
Calm under Pressure: ER Nurses face urgent, life-or-death situations almost daily. Being able to function in the heat of emergency will be necessary.
Patience: Giving care under stressful circumstances requires patience.
Communication Skills: Nurses communicate directly with patients who are scared, in pain or in shock. Families will have questions and want answers. Good nurses need to be patient listeners and good communicators to help keep everyone calm and help them understand the situation.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Canadian equalency for 4 year Bachelor of Nursing certification.
• 2011: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, India
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Nursing professional with wide range of experience gained through progressive position in clinical settings. Recognized by supervisor as “team player who display excellent judgment, organizational, communications and time management skills.” Strength includes, Case management: Developing and implementing care, ensure cost effective Patient assessment: Skilled in performing mental and physical assessment Documentation: Commended for performing timely and accurate reports BLS/ACLS: Certification from American Heart Association.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE- MAPLE GROVE LONG TERM CARE
THROUGH ARROW WORK FORCE SOLUTIONS. (25 MAY 2020- STILL WORKING)
Triage incoming patientS family calls. Assess patient’s health needs, discuss test results and respond to questions pertaining to health promotion and disease prevention.
Demonstrate head to toe assessment
Initiate the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) – POC,PCC of the patient visit, purpose, history and health care needs. Record patient vitals and prepare patient and room for examination
Educate patients regarding different tests, if needed.
Maintain the EMR to recall patients for health promotion and disease prevention follow-up such as immunizations, pap smears, mammograms, FOB testing, bone density and diabetes care
Administer and record immunization. Educate patients of possible side effects.
Perform blood pressure follow-ups that include assessing the patient’s response to medications and providing patient education and self management strategies as per FHT program guidelines
Maintain the INR monitoring and management system
Complete pre-operative and MTO physical forms
Maintain accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation pertaining to patient history and encounter data
Perform suture/staple removal, ear syringe and assist physician with minor clinic procedures.
2. REGISTERD NURSE: RAJIV GANDHI CO-OPERATIVE HOSPITAL, KOOTHATTUKUMAM,KERALA.INDIA (18, April 2019 –July 2019)
JOB DISCRIPTIONS
Being ready to respond and equipped to deal with a medical emergency.
Quickly assessing patient needs.
Treating critical injuries, allergic reactions and trauma.
Performing minor medical operations.
Cleaning wounds.
Drawing blood.
Maintaining emergency room care standards.
Assisting with insurance paperwork and admission works
Ensuring the efficiency of the patient check-in process.
Displaying strong decision-making skills in emergency scenarios.
Possessed specialized knowledge and clinical skills to provide care for patients in ER covering medical, surgical and cardiac patients
Experience in handing cardiac patients with MI, heart failures, Pacemaker, Cardiogenic shock, Heart blocks, Pulmonary Edema, Pre and Post Angiogram, Pre and Post Angioplasty, Cardiac arrest patients and IABP patients
Performed various nursing procedures like physical assessments, telemetry monitoring, medication administration including vaso-active drugs and infusion, tracheostomy care and suctioning, care of vascular access devises, care of femoral and radial arterial lines, pulmonary arterial lines and intra-aortic balloon pumps, wound care, TPN administration, ABG monitoring, performing ECG, cardio version, defibrillation and administration of lifesaving drugs, assisting with intubation, bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy, performing extubation, hemofiltration, assisted with ICD insertion etc.
Ability to manage and care for patients on various support equipment’s like ventilator, BIPAP machines, hemofiltration machines, Telemetry monitors, Epidural pumps, Syringe pumps, Infusion pumps, PCA pumps, VAC pumps etc.
Maintained electronic documentation
Coordinated patient care meeting with patient’s family and other designated health care
team members.
Participated in professional organization and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
Provided nursing care for critically ill patients
Performed various nursing procedures
Managed Cardiac arrest patients and worked as a code nurse
Cared patients on ventilators, telemetry monitors and other medical equipment’s.
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations
Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment
Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures.
Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using Transfer of Accountability principles
Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
3. REGISTERED NURSE-NICU: KASTURBA HOSPITAL, MANIPAL
TYPES OF CASES HANDLED:
Preterm Infants, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Birth Asphyxia, Neonatal Seizures, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia,jaundice, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Intra-uterine Growth Retardation Infants, Hydrocephalus, Neonatal Meningitis, Transient Tachypnea of Newborn, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension, Infants with Multiple Congenital Anomalies, Metabolic syndrome etc.
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED INDEPENDENTLY:
Ventilators(Dragger, SLE-Infant 500,Ventilators (SLE-2000), Cardiac Monitors, Infant Warmers, Incubators, Phototherapy Units,Syringe pumps, Infusion pumps, AMBU bags- TERM and PRE TERM, Bubble CPAP units, Minor surgical Instruments, Suction apparatus,BP apparatus, ECG Machine,Nebulizer,Central valve oxygen and suction, Naso gastric tube,Catheters, Glucometer, ABG Machine, Pulse oximeter, I.V.Cannula, crash cart etc.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment of newborn babies
Care of babies from the time of admission till discharge from NICU
Feeding of newborn infants (tube feeding and pallada feeding)
Administration of medications (Oral, Intravenous and Intramuscular)
Preparation of Total Parenteral Nutrition and Intravenous Fluids
Securing IV access and Blood and specimen collection.
Continuous monitoring of newborn infants.
Assisting the doctors in procedures like endotracheal intubation, umbilical lines insertion, PICC line insertions, securing peripheral arterial lines, lumbar puncture, IV line insertions, urinary catheterization, and ICD insertion.
Arterial blood gas collection
Drug administration and care with aseptic techniques
Co- ordination of patients with Doctors and other Paramedical staff
Intensive medical record maintenances
Handling Hi-Tech equipment’s and its care
REFERENCES: References are available on request