Elder Care in Toronto, Ontario

I am a compassionate ,caring individual with 15 years of Professional experience as a Bed side Nurse. Registered Practical Nurse with 15 years of experience providing nursing care in diverse patient settings. Standard First Aid and CPR Level C for HCP, WHMIS for HCP, and Police Vulnerable Screening Clearance General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma; Passed RPN Exam and is in the process of Licensing from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Skilled in processing physician's orders; assessment and management of wound care, specimen collection; charting and documentation; client transfers and positioning, and IV Tube, NG Tube usage and maintenance Experience in providing basic patient care, including taking temperature, blood pressure, performing catheterizations, administering medications and injections, and monitoring central lines and drainage tubes Excellent decision making and sound interpersonal skills while dealing with emotionally charged situations Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member through collaboration as required in a fast paced environment to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Exceptionally organized with great time management, resource management and prioritization skills Excellent communication, documentation, attention to detail skills with commitment to best practices Participated in Education seminars,Workshops,Conferences Proficient in MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Internet Applications EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Clinical Nurse (ER/Orthopedic Unit) Employees State Insurance Corporation, India 2002- 20... Provided timely nursing care to patients in ER; monitored, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in conditions in a timely, confidential and outcomes-oriented nature Collaborated and consulted with various health care professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans (patient load of 4:6) Reviewed patients records to gather information in order to provide therapeutic patient- centered care, including: history, documentation, medication, lab reports, vitals, fluid balance, and patient pathways Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered, and monitored and recorded changes in patient condition to ensure patient safety and security Clinical Nurse (Surgical/Pediatric Units) Prepared patients for various general and specialized surgical procedures such as Appendicectomy, Hernia Repairs, Varicocoelectomy, and TURP Obtained patient consent for elective/emergency surgeries, ensuring reinforcement of patient/client knowledge, comfort, privacy and provided emotional support Collected various samples such as blood, urine and wound cultures as ordered by physician Maintained accurate, descriptive documentation as per facility policy to facilitate timely collaborative care with the inter-professional team Performed physical assessments on various patient population noting deviations from baseline and assessed risks such as fall risk, to ensure proper interventions for preventative outcomes Participated in weekly rounds as part of a team for patient updates, discussed and evaluated abnormal results, potential problems, tolerances and outcomes Clinical Nurse Medical College& Hospital, India 1999 -20... Responsible for direct care of cardiac patients (patient load of 2:4) Prepared patients for testing, obtained and recorded patient identification, medical history, or test results Explained testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety Attached electrodes to patients' chests, arms and legs; connected electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operated the EKG machine to obtain a reading Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and notified the physician of abnormalities Assisted in Echo Cardiography,Temporary Pace Maker Implants and performed patient care in Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit as requested Performed IV fluid administration using Infusion Pumps and administered Cardiac medications orally and intravenously Administered blood and blood products, monitored patients for signs and symptoms of transfusion reactions Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data