Nurse Nursing

Lorraine Souden

Lorraine Souden ** Paradise Street Kingston 16 Jamaica

E: **************@*****.*** T: 876-***-****

PROFILE

A highly skilled health care professional who exhibits confidence, adaptability and patience while meeting the demands of diverse and high pressured environments. Key Skills

Providing patient care in residential settings

Assessing and implementing nursing care in clinical settings

Assisting geriatric patients, and patients with hearing impairment and physical challenges

Strong communication skills for effective interactions with patients

Interacting well with others as part of a multi-function team

Organizing and multi-tasking with the ability to handle multiple priorities PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Nursing Home, Jamaica August, 2010 - Present Practical Nurse

• Administer medication according to the medication schedule

• Arrange medical appointments

• Provide psychological support to patients and their families

• Prepare and change bed linen, tidy rooms and empty commodes

• Update patient medical reports and complete other necessary paperwork

• Conduct vital signs assessments and report any significant changes in a patient’s condition

• Encourage and assist with ambulation

• Liaise with primary physician regarding continued care

• Transfer patient from bed to wheelchair, and wheelchair to bed

• Turn and reposition bedridden patients

• Maintain the dignity and privacy of all patients; respecting confidentiality

• Handle emergency situations as per policy with dignity, competency and care while ensuring both physical and physiological needs of the patients are met

Altamont Court Hotel & Guest House, Jamaica July, 2008 - July, 2009 Housekeeper

• Cleaned corridors, lobbies, stairways and lounges as well as guest rooms

• Made beds, turned mattresses and tidied rooms

• Distributed linen, towels and room supplies

• Responded to calls for housekeeping problems such as spills, broken glasses

• Reported any maintenance issues or safety hazards Self-Employed, Jamaica January, 2004 - December, 2007 Housekeeper

• Cleaned and tidied a residential home

• Laundered clothes and bed linen

• Prepared and cooked meals

• Washed dishes and maintained a clean kitchen

Lorraine Souden

Lorraine Souden

Home Health Program, Jamaica January, 2000 - December, 2003 Home Healthcare Aide

• Promoted a healthy lifestyle through nutritional meal planning and organizing recreational activities

• Assisted patients with maintaining the highest level of independent living

• Provided personal care, meal preparation, cleaning and assistance with shopping outings Fairway Nursing Home, Jamaica February, 1997 - December, 1999 Practical Nurse

• Administered medication in compliance with the medication schedule; and observed and recorded any reactions

• Performed nursing duties such as taking vital signs, assisting patient with movement, changing dressings and monitoring liquid and food intake

• Provided patient care

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Pre-University School, Jamaica (2009 - 2011)

• Diploma - Practical Nurse (LPN)

Carmen L. Stewart Skills Training Centre, Jamaica (2007)

• National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ) Level I - Housekeeping Heart Trust Skills Training Centre, Jamaica (2003)

• Certificate - Information Technology

National Academy School of Nursing, Jamaica (1993 - 1995)

• Certificate - Practical Nurse

Brown’s Town Comprehensive High, Jamaica (1985 - 1990)

• Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Additional Certifications

• Basic Life Support Certificate

References available upon request

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