Licenced Practical Nurse
Resume:
Kanwaljit Kaur
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
CLPNA Reg. No. 48800
**** ** ****** **, ********, Alberta T6L 5Z2
Cell: 604-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Practical nurse seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist your facility in a Nursing Role.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse in India.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent customer service, problem solving, multitasking and communication skills.
Work well independently and in a team environment.
Responsible, dedicated, compassionate employee.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, Hindi and Punjabi with clients.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
10/2019 Acute care Surgery (4 weeks)
University of Alberta Hospital, Unit 3D3-Surgery, Edmonton, AB
09/2019 Acute care Medicine (4 weeks)
University of Alberta Hospital, Unit 5E2-Medicine, Edmonton, AB
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Practical Nurse Diploma September 2015- October 2019
NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Post Basic Bachelor Science of Nursing May 2008- May 2009
Thames Valley University, London, England
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery September 2001-September 2004
Anand College of Nursing, Punjab, India
WORK EXPERIENCE
LPN (casual) Misericordia Hospital, Edmonton, AB October 2020 – till date
Jobs Responsibilities
Dofficer (PPE Coach).
LPN (casual) Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence, Edmonton, AB October 2020-till date
Assesses, plans, develops, implements, communicates and evaluates assigned residents to identify the changing care needs to ensure ongoing quality care is provided.
Supervises the HCAs and other non-regulated health care staff to ensure all care provided is in accordance with the resident’s plan of care, organizational policies and procedures, continuing care health service standards, accommodation standards, and relevant legislation and regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge in applying safe, competent, ethical, clinical evidence-based gerontology nursing practice, safe medication administration, and effective, timely documentation in accordance with organizational, legislative and legal requirements.
Participates in the development of plans, objectives and strategies for care services, which are aligned with overall organizational strategic directions.
Responsible for medication administration
Participates in the development, revision and implementation of operational policies, procedures and programs in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and other stakeholders in accordance with evidence-based practices.
Promotes a safe work environment for residents, family members, co-workers and self. Reports unsafe conditions within the living and working environment. Takes required action to decrease the risk of injury immediately and/or notify the Program Manager of the concern. Ensures investigation and follow up in respect to any unusual incidents, near misses, complaints or reports of safety concerns.
Represents and participates in professional, corporate, site and external committees as appropriate.
Participates in performance measurement activities to achieve continuous quality improvement.
Promotes educational opportunities, mentorship and leadership development for the staff.
Acts as a mentor and coach to staff.
Actively supports, promotes and implements the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of the Foundation.
Home Care Aide, Private Company, Edmonton, AB January 2018-January 2020
Jobs Responsibilities
Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
Perform light housekeeping such as cooking, cleaning and washing utensils.
Administer oral medication to client.
Home Care Aide, Retire-At-Home Services, Edmonton, AB Sept 2015-Dec 2017
Job Responsibilities
Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
Perform light housekeeping such as cooking, cleaning and washing utensils.
Administer oral medication to client.
Home Care Aide, Nurse Next Door, Edmonton, AB June 2013-August 2015
Job Responsibilities
Provide essential and important daily living support.
Comforts to patients, clients, and residents.
Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal activities.
Help patients with feeding, mobility, and exercise.
Registered Nurse
Kalian Maternity Hospital, Punjab, India July 2009-May 2012
Job Responsibilities
Assess client's health problems and needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plan and maintain medical records.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients.
Advice client's on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Health Care Aide, Private Company, London, England June 2008-May 2009
Job Responsibilities
Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
Perform light housekeeping such as cooking, cleaning and washing utensils.
Administer oral medication to client.
Registered Nurse
Madaan Hospital, Punjab, India June 2005- May 2008
Assess client's health problems and needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plan and maintain medical records.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients.
Advice client's on health maintenance and disease prevention.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
WHMIS
AHS information and privacy training
Criminal Record Check
It's your move (Musculoskeletal injury prevention)
Basic Life Support certificate from Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.
N95 Mask Fitness.
Human blood borne pathogen exposure and safety training.
References available upon request
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