Shelley McLellan

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Calgary, Alberta T2T 4C9

403-***-****

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A License Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide certified with experience in nursing homes, home care, hospital experience and palliative care experience. Experience in patient care across a spectrum of ages, needs and health issues. Highly organized and intuitive to the needs of the patient. Possess a responsive and caring personality.

Objectives:

To obtain full-time or casual teaching position as License Practical Nurse.

To widen my experience and expertise in the health care community.

To be able to contribute medical knowledge, skill and apply program learning and experience.

Key Qualifications:

Ability to teach others

Excellent communication skills both written and orally

Medication administration

Wound care

Insulin administration

Charting

Trained in giving holistic care of the patient

Excellent knowledge in computers and software programs

End of Life, post op, vascular surgeries, and mental health experiences

Education:

Practical Nurse (PN) Diploma, Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB, 2014 -2017

Trained and educated in medicine administration

Trained and evaluated in Head to Toe Assessment, IV insertion, wound care, insulin administration.

Educated in palliative care

Educated in senior care

Educated in community health

Educated and trained in mental health

Health Care Aide Certificate, Robertson College, Calgary, AB, 2012

Educated in bathing, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene for a patient

Educated in transferring and repositioning a patient who is in palliative care

Educated in measuring vital signs, such as weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.

Educated in feeding and fluid intake

Related Professional Experience:

Student License Practical Nurse, Preceptorship, Southwood Hospice, Calgary, Alberta, October, 2017

Administered scheduled and PRN medications to 12 patients and assessed the medication therapeutic effect on each patients

Documented in the progress report charts and in their care plans

Accepted patient from the Charged Nurse for continuous care and observations

Educated patients and families regarding the end of life journey

Gave verbal report to charge nurse on a daily basis

Student License Practical Nurse, Practicum, Peter Lougheed Hospital – Vascular Surgery Unit, Calgary, Alberta, August, 2017

Assessed patients from Head to Toe, vital signs prior to administrating scheduled medications

Assessed diabetic wounds and stumps for infections. Administrated appropriate wound care.

Educated patients on pre opt and post op protocols

Mobilized patients after surgery using walkers, canes and wheelchairs

Student License Practical Nurse, Practicum, Peter Lougheed Hospital – Medical Unit, Calgary, Alberta, July 2016

Accepted patients from emergency room for continuous care and observation

Administrated prescribed and documented medications and their therapeutic effect

Started intravenous fluids and documented patient’s charts by recording food and fluid intake and output

Educated patients regarding their medications, procedures and treatments

Operated different kinds of machines such as, glucometer, thermometer and IV pump.

Proper documentation using SCM software in a timely manner.

Student License Practical Nurse, Practicum, Signal Pointe Nursing Home – Severe Dementia Unit, Calgary, Alberta, May, 2016

Measured and recorded patient’s vital signs such as weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.

Answered patient’s call bells and determined how to assist them, as well providing family support.

Assisted patients bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, repositioning in bed, standing and walking.

Communicated effectively to the team members and department on relevant status.

Proper documentation in a timely manner using charting by exceptions.

Other Work Experience:

Owner/Operator, Aspen Care Ltd. – Calgary, Alberta, January, 2011 – current

Opened a person care home for three dementia patients in Calgary

Provide personal care to the patients 24/7

Provide holistic care to the patients and family members

Health Care Aide, Foothills Hospital – Oncology and Palliative Unit, Calgary, Alberta, January, 2014- 2016

Provided personal care to patients

Mentored new HCA.

Supported patients and families through the journey of dying

Provided holistic care to patients and family members

Health Care Aide, Chinook Hospice, Calgary, Alberta, 2013-2014

Provided personal care to patients

Provided holistic care to patients and family members

Supported patients and families through the journey of dying

Controller, Calgary Valve & Fitting Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, 1995- 2006

Payroll

Scheduling staff for trade shows and customer service activities

Bank reconciliation

Team player

Computer skills

HR support for 25 employees

Audits

Professional Affiliations:

Treasurer and member of the board, CHILD Foundation – Calgary, Alberta, September, 2009 – 2013

Built a women’s hospital in India with ten other Calgarians

Raised funds to help with operational and building costs

References on Request

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