Carrie Struik
Meadow Lake,SK
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse
North West Community Lodge
, SK
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results and health history documentation.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Continuing Care Aide
Saskatchewan Health Authority
, SK
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Observed changes in patient behavior or health condition and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, changes in resident's conditions or behaviors.
- Developed and implemented activities to stimulate physical, emotional and social well-being of residents.
- Assisted with rehabilitation exercises designed by physical and occupational therapists.
- Assisted with mobility issues and transfer of patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
- Carried out routine checks on safety hazards within the facility.
- Attended staff meetings regularly for communication updates and training purposes.
- Respected the rights of each patient while providing compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as nurses, physicians, dieticians, when needed.
- Assisted with medication administration under supervision of a registered nurse.
- Established good rapport with clients and family members by being cheerful and efficient.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers Basic
Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics
Edmonton, AB04-2024
Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers Advanced
Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics
Edmonton, AB04-2024
Safety For Supervisors -
SASWH's Safety Program Training
Edam, SK03-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Education
Portage College
Cold Lake, AB06-2023
WHMIS -
Prairie North Health Region
North Battleford, SK12-2022
W.A.V.E -
Prairie North Health Region
North Battleford, SK06-2022
High School Diploma -
North West College
Meadow Lake, SK06-2020
Hairstylist Diploma - Cosmetology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Prince Albert, SK06-2016
Skills
- Saskatchewan Licensed Practical Nurse
- HIPAA Compliance
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education and Physical Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Samples collection
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Infection Control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff supervision/direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
North West Community Lodge
07.2023 - Current
Continuing Care Aide
Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2022 - 07.2023
Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers Basic
Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics
Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers Advanced
Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics
Safety For Supervisors -
SASWH's Safety Program Training
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Education
Portage College
WHMIS -
Prairie North Health Region
W.A.V.E -
Prairie North Health Region
High School Diploma -
North West College
Hairstylist Diploma - Cosmetology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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