JOHN ANDERSON Phone: 226-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Patient-focused RPN with 10+ years’ experience in health care. Held positions with team leadership responsibilities. demonstrating capacity to provide comprehensive support/supervision to patients and staff through evidence based, standards of practice and best practice guidelines

Acknowledged for full scope of practice comprehension and excellent patient centered care. Praised for team spirit, strong communication and independent work habits

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PRIVATE HOME CARE (SELF-EMPLOYED), Belleville ON Feb 2017 -

Male Multiple Sclerosis Client, Full Time Present

Assess the emotional, social, environmental and physical needs of the patient.

Monitor vital signs, blood pressure, heart rate and temperature of client

Preparation and safe administration of medications as required

Observe clients general condition to discover infections early

Monitor and care of catheters

Preform suctioning and fleet enemas, administer G-tube and tube feeds, sterilize equipment as required

Provide pain management control for the client

Report any concerns or changes in the client’s health promptly to the family, demonstrate respect for family choices

Report and discuss clients status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team

Continuously update client’s care plan based on updated doctor recommendations

Provide client care in both the home and hospital environments

Worked a highly flexible schedule to meet the needs of the family

QUINTE HEALTH CARE, Belleville ON August 2016 -

Registered Practical Nurse - Behavioral Support Transition Unit / Emergency Department, Part Time Feb 2017

Assessed the emotional, social, environmental and physical needs of each patient while utilizing P.I.E.C.E.S., NVCI and GPA.

Developed and implemented individualized treatment and care plans to stabilize behaviors.

Successfully transitioned the patient to the most appropriate home setting (community, retirement, or long-term care).

Monitored CTAS 3/4/5.

Worked with the interdisciplinary team on critically ill patients and CTAS 1/2.

EDEN PLACE RETIREMENT HOME AND WELLNESS CENTRE, Belleville ON 2014 -

Registered Practical Nurse - Director of Care / Administrator, Full Time March 2016

Responsible for the coordination and executive oversight of nursing care rendered to geriatric patients in the 35 bed full service retirement home.

Managed the day to day operations; exemplified and upheld company ethics, operations regulatory, safety and accounting policies and procedures.

Provided guidance and direction to 15 nurses, PSWs, dietary and maintenance staff.

Ensured legislative and regulatory compliance.

Promoted sales and marketing; created 90% occupancy rate with wait list.

Developed and assessed care plans that ensured safety of the residents and reflected resident needs.

Oversaw the hiring/termination of staff and monitored staff conduct.

Organized mediation training; monitored evaluations, staff meetings, and ongoing education of best practice guidelines and proven techniques.

MEADOW PARK NURSING HOME, London ON February 2011 -

Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time December 2014

Responsible for the supervision and direction of PSW staff.

Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of medication and treatments provided to residents hands on and through eMAR.

Assisted with regular assessments of resident needs through the development, update and evaluation of resident care plans and the nursing process while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.

WOODSTOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL, Woodstock ON 2009 –

Registered Practical Nurse – Transition Pool, Part Time 2013

Provided RPN care in the following departments: Emerge, Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care.

Ensure the safe and accurate administration of patient medications

Practiced within the RPN scope as outlined by the College of Nurses

Stayed up to date with developments made through evidence based research

ST. MARYS HOSPITAL, St. Marys ON 2009 -

Registered Practical Nurse, Casual 2013

Provided RPN care in the following departments: Medicine, Surgery, Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care.

Practiced within the RPN scope as outlined by the College of Nurses

Documented all aspects of patient care in a thoroughly and timely manner

Worked within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care

COMCARE HOME SERVICES, London ON 2007 –

Registered Practical Nurse – Come Care, Part/Full Time 2010

Practiced within the RPN scope as outlined by the College of Nurses

Assess the emotional, social, environmental and physical needs of the patient.

Wound care as needed

Assisted with regular assessments of self-directed client needs though the development and update of a care plan

EDUCATION

Fanshawe College – Practical Nursing Diploma, 2006

Fanshawe College – General Arts and Science Certificate, 2004

Fanshawe College – Personal Support Worker Certificate, 2003

Sports Performance Institute – Personal Trainer Certificate, 2001

Fanshawe College – Business Finance Certificate, 2000

CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES

Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario, 2012 to present

Phlebotomy – Quinte Health Care, 2016

Cardiac Care – Quinte Health Care, 2016

BCLS Certification, 2016

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Training, 2012

P.I.E.C.E.S. Learning & Development Model, 2012

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training, 2009

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