RPN

• Jan 2023 - Present

Manager

• Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

I have gained valuable experience on providing coordination, supervision, and coaching to the Community Support Workers in the field. Developing and maintain an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS). Keeping abreast of policies outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and Community Health Services best practices and monitoring employee performance. Promoting and maintaining positive public relations with Community Health Services . Providing active guidance for workplace Health and Safety. I meet with Care Coordinators from HCCSS for care conferences. I meet with and support patients and their families both in person and virtually. I perform in home safety and care plan assessments for both patient and Community Support Workers. I perform performance reviews and assessments for caseload employees. I maintain good communication and report by making myself readily accessible to both Community Support Workers and patient/families. As a Personal Support Manager I am on call every 3 weeks for 24/7 support to patients, workers and team coordinators. I currently maintain caseload of 380 patients and 32 Community Support Workers from Peterborough County, all Northumberland County and surrounding areas. Show less

Registered Practical Nurse

• Oct 2011 - Feb 2022

I currently work in the Forensic Rehabilitation Unit of Ontario Shores. I have gained the following experience while working on FRU: different Clinical Monitoring levels, Ontario Review Board hearings, Approved Person outings, privilege levels, different de-escalation techniques, documentation, entering orders/referrals using Meditech 6.0. I maintain current medication administration knowledge. I also have experience on other psychiatric units throughout the hospital. I currently work in the Forensic Rehabilitation Unit of Ontario Shores. I have gained the following experience while working on FRU: different Clinical Monitoring levels, Ontario Review Board hearings, Approved Person outings, privilege levels, different de-escalation techniques, documentation, entering orders/referrals using Meditech 6.0. I maintain current medication administration knowledge. I also have experience on other psychiatric units throughout the hospital.

RPN

• May 2016 - Apr 2017

I have gained valuable work experience at your facility as an RPN. I have gained valuable experience in caring for patients in the following fields: multiple diagnoses, Palliative care, Complex Continuing Care and ALC. Other experience gained while working at the facility: catheterization, IV fluids/medication administration and IV direct, management of patients on dialysis, pre/post op care, health teaching for patient families in regards to health changes in the elderly. I have gained valuable work experience at your facility as an RPN. I have gained valuable experience in caring for patients in the following fields: multiple diagnoses, Palliative care, Complex Continuing Care and ALC. Other experience gained while working at the facility: catheterization, IV fluids/medication administration and IV direct, management of patients on dialysis, pre/post op care, health teaching for patient families in regards to health changes in the elderly.

RPN

• May 2009 - Oct 2011

I have gained valuable past work experience at your facility as an RPN. I have gained valuable experience in caring for patients in the following fields: multiple diagnoses, step down care from ICU, Dialysis, Slow stream rehab, Rehab, Palliative care, Complex Continuing Care and Mental health. Other experience gained while working at the facility: trach care, catheterization, feeding tubes, IV fluids/medication administration, management of patients on dialysis, post/pre op care, ambulatory care, health teaching for discharge. Show less

RPN

• Apr 2006 - May 2009

I have gained past work experience dealing with difficult behaviours in residents diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as other diverse diseases. I have experience with INR values, restraints, lifts (sit-stand & hoyer), wound care, MME, falls prevention. I am familiar with psychogeriatric medications: I have gained past work experience dealing with difficult behaviours in residents diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as other diverse diseases. I have experience with INR values, restraints, lifts (sit-stand & hoyer), wound care, MME, falls prevention. I am familiar with psychogeriatric medications: