Elder Care in Abbotsford, British Columbia

My name is Christine Nelson, I am a recent LPN graduate with 15 years of experience in the health care field. I am an advocate for home health care as it decreases stess and provides contentment. Patient-centered care provides greater patient involvement, sager medication administration and recognizes a person\'s individuality. Therefore it is my goal to provide services that are tailored to meet each individual\\\'s needs while assisting client\\\'s to maintain their independence, dignity and self esteem. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Recent graduate of the Practical Nursing Program at Vancouver Career College. Nine years experience providing in-home care. Reliable, trustworthy, compassionate, and caring professional with a special capacity for providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Practical Nursing Diploma, January 04, 2013 Vancouver Career College, Abbotsford, B.C. Emphasis: Acute and Long Term Care CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM/PRECEPTORSHIP Chilliwack General Hospital - 180 hours Langley General Hospital - 180 hours Menno Hospital - 180 hours MSA Society of Community Living - 80 hours Practicum/Preceptorship allowed the opportunity to participate in all aspects of assisted care including bathing, dressing, feeding and monitoring vital signs. Under the guidance of the practicum instructor and preceptor – medication administration, foley catheter insertion, subcutaneous butterfly insertion, minor wound care and ostomy care. RELATED EXPERIENCE Licenced Practical Nurse December 2012 - Current Bonnie Lee Place Mission, B.C. • Medication administration and charting. • Running current affairs group. • Teaching life skills - cooking and assisting with activities of daily living. • Assisting with care plan assessments. Home Care Provider / Respite Care 2008 - Current Ridge Meadows Association For Community Living Maple Ridge, B.C. • Developing activities and outings that inspire cognitive and social stimulation. • Offering emotional support to clients and their families, and assist with educating various medical topics. • Aid clients with transportation, appointments, shopping, cooking, housework, hygiene and medications. Christine Nelson 2 House Parent / Child Care Worker 1998 - 2... Spara Special Services To Children Surrey, B.C. • Planning, developing and implementing care for at risk youth by building therapeutic relationships. • Consultation and collaboration with various community professionals to provide consistent and nurturing care. • Documented weekly progress notes along with in-depth monthly reports to supervisors and social workers. • Front line staff for de-escalation of acting out behaviours, including violent incidents. • Incident report writing and medication administration Activity Worker / Home Care Provider 1997 Mission Hills Manor Mission, B.C. • Assisted Clients in attaining their activities of daily living - daily meal planning and preparation, and various community functions. • Co-facilitator in residence group activities. • Medication administration and daily report writing. • Attend monthly treatment team meetings. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS CLPNBC Licence Practical Nursing Diploma Standard First Aid - CPR C with AED Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program Class 4 Drivers Licence COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary: Parent volunteer in Kindergarten and Grade one 2007... Preschool: Parent volunteer 2005 - 2...