Registered Practical Nurse
Resume:
Mary Rose Castano
Toronto, Ontario M2M 1P2
Cell phone: 416-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a career oriented position in a challenging environment that will effectively utilize my skills and training, providing opportunities for advancement where I could provide a top quality and conscientious service.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL TRAINING
●Valid First Aid/Safety and CPR certificates
●Experience in gerontology / working with seniors in community or retirement setting.
●Carry responsibilities well: grasp new tasks and procedures quickly
●Task oriented individual and enjoys challenges in work.
●Work diligently, complete high pressure job efficiently and timely.
●Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
●Outstanding work ethic, and ability to work equally well in both team-oriented and self-directed environment as well as ability to work independently
●Has experience working with Covid-19 patients.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Practical Nurse May 2013 – Present
Weston Gardens Retirement Residence
303 Queens Dr., Toronto, ON M6L 3C1
●Administers medication and treatment, as prescribed by the physician.
●Administers basic wound care.
●Monitors the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensures narcotic count is correct.
●Delegates task to PSW’s, relating issues to physicians
●Maintain healthy communication between the residents and families as well as the rest of the health care team
●Collaborates with other members of the health team such as social worker, physicians and personal workers to promote resident-centered care
●Completes required assessment and documentation practices according to CNO standards
Registered Practical Nurse June 2013 – January 2019
Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinic
Richmond Hill, ON
●Administers vitamin injections and performs venipuncture, glucometer tests, urine tests and other vitals as required.
●Administers the diet, and provides guidance and treatment to patients, according to policy.
●Provides current and potential patients with diet information, responding to questions and/or concerns.
●Conducts consultations for new patients.
●Conducts in depth analysis of medical history forms.
●Monitors and discusses progress with patients ensuring appropriate completion of all documentation in a timely manner.
Registered Practical Nurse August 2012 – June 2013
Leisureworld Caregiving Centres
Richmond Hill, ON
●Administers medications as prescribed in accordance with pharmacy policies and procedures and observes changes in condition and reports them to the Resident Care Manager.
●Monitors and delivers nutritional feed supplement via G-tube route
●Performs wound care, dressing change, urinary catherization/in & out catherization and maintains the principle of asepsis
●Monitors the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and ensures narcotic count is correct.
●Delegates task to PSW’s, relating issues to physicians, performing admissions and readmission and discharging residents
●Maintain healthy communication between the residents and families as well as the rest of the health care team
●Collaborate with other members of the health team such as social worker, physicians and personal workers to promote resident-centered care
●Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse
Rehab/PCU, North York General Hospital, North York, ON Jan – April 2012
GI and Respirology Unit, North York General Hospital, North York, ON Sept – Dec 2011
Oncology Unit, Humber River Regional Hospital, Toronto, ON May – Aug 2011
EDUCATION
Seneca College Newnham Campus, Toronto Ontario May 2012
Practical Nursing Diploma (PND)
Certified of Completion Registered Practical Nursing program June 2012
Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce majoring Business Management March 1999
Santa Isabel College, Philippines
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