Joanna Marie G. Alpapara
** ********* *****, *********** ** M1B 2S9
Contact #: 647-***-****
Email: advmix@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Seeking a Registered Practical Nurse position within a Health Care Setting to help improve the client's quality of life and function effectively in the society by providing compassionate care while utilizing my skills, knowledge and experience. And to give me an opportunity to expand my practical experience and help me grow in my career.
Qualifications
Registered Practical Nurse, BB517322
Graduate, Registered Practical Nurse Refresher Program, Humber College
Graduate, Personal Support Worker NACC 700 hours Program, Tricare Academy
Ability to enhance the daily functioning of clients and alleviate distress.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a respectful and cooperative manner.
Values working cooperatively with clients, co-workers and supervisors
Emphatic and warm personality that motivates people to engage and participate in routines.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while observing and respecting client rights to privacy and preserving their dignity and independence.
Strong adherence to maintaining high clinical standards in accordance with employer/agency policies, prioritizing client safety hygiene, and well-being
Emphatic sensitivity and awareness of multicultural issues with a strong commitment to serving people equitably who may be identified as belonging to diverse groups in relation to language, culture, ethnicity, age, mental health, gender, sexual identity, and physical dis/ability
Punctual and reliable, hard-working, creative, adaptable, resourceful, and committed to life-long learning.
EDUCATION AND TRAININGS
Registered Practical Nurse - Refresher Program, Humber College, June 2021
Certified Basic Life Support
Qualitative Mask Fit Test
Certified Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Personal Support Worker NACC 700 Hours Program, Tricare Academy,July 2017
Hospice Palliative Care Course for PSW
Back Injury Prevention for Heath Care Workers
Skin Health and Wound Care for Health Care Providers
Restorative Care Concepts for PSW
Infection and Prevention Control for Health Care Providers
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
Standard First Aid with CPR – C & AED
Food Handler Certification Program
Medication Administration for the UHCP
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Our Lady of the Pillar College, Philippines, 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Right at Home Canada, since June-Present
Administers medication to clients and provides medication reminders in accordance with established policy and delegation.
Performs Nursing Assessments as required.
Observes clients and their environment,reports unsafe conditions and behavioral,physical, and/or cognitive changes to supervisor.
Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to activities of daily living in accordance with pre-established care plans.
Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as communication books and progress reports.
RPN Practicum Placement, Advent Valleyview Residence, North York ON, 400 hours
Perform necessary clinical functions to facilitate delivery of comprehensive primary care and patient flow (e.g. assist providers with prescription ordering; clean equipment).
Perform basic nursing skills (e.g. dressing of wounds, injections, suture /clip removal and assisting with other procedures as requested).
Maintain accurate health records and up to date clinical notes in accordance with College of Nurses Standards
Participate in case conferences to ensure co-ordination of services to client
Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of other health promotion/disease prevention services for individuals and client populations a
Assist in giving medications to residents
Provide companionship and emotional support
Bayshore Home Care Solutions,North York, ON, November 2018 - February 2020
Assist with activities of daily living, like washing, bathing, shaving, grooming, feminine hygiene, care of skin
Provide companionship and emotional support
Housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, laundry
Monitor very closely, and provide orientation to date, time and place
PSW Practicum Placement, Langstaff Square Care Community, Richmond Hill ON, 310 hours
Assisted the residents during various care programs, providing them the basic standards of healthy living such as nutrition, physical activity, mental stimulation, and relaxation
Ensure a clean and safe environment
Assisted in personal care, hygiene, toileting, and feeding.
Provided mobility support to physically impaired residents using mechanical lifts safely
Provides supportive communication and direction to cognitively impaired residents.
Caregiver, North York, ON, June 2017 (one month reliever)
Housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, laundry
Provide companionship and emotional support
Assist with activities of daily living, like washing, bathing, shaving, grooming, feminine hygiene, care of skin
Monitor very closely, and provide orientation to date, time and place
Factory Worker, Toronto, ON, March 2017- June 2020
Processing the products based on the required quantity and specifications
Labeling and safely packaging the merchandise
Ensuring that the items are free of any defects before distribution
Maintaining the cleanliness of the production area
Operates machine during production
Clinic Nurse,Isabela United Doctors Medical Center, Philippines
Assessing patients condition
Updating patient records
Providing emotional support and educating patients on how to manage their illness or injury
References are available upon request.