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Falconbridge, Sudbury On

Waterloo On

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

•Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics and narcotics while monitoring results, side effects, adverse reactions and pain.•Collaborated with Physical Therapy staff in initiating and maintaining rehab and discharge schedule•Monitored patients with CVA's, TIA's, head trauma, total knee or hip replacement surgery patients, as well as debilitated patients•Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health•Completed daily health assessments to evaluate patient's physical, mental and emotional status and planning, evaluation and implementation of plans of care.Performed medication administration, Continuous and bolus NG feedings, and the use of restraints and mechanical lifts, following established protocols

Scarborough On

•Administered medications, monitored patients and conducted physical patient assessments •Recorded patients’ symptoms and reactions to surgery and vitals with attention-to-detail. •Established and maintained patient baselines and provided Emergency care when required.•Carried out physician and surgeon instructions and assisted with ongoing treatment plans. •Provided patient teachings related to positioning, bladder retraining, catheter care, deep breathing and coughing, ROM exercises, sterile technique related to incision and wound care and discharge medication planning.•Monitored and maintained established intravenous therapy

Toronto, Canada Area

•Displayed strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients’ needs and consulted with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments •Completed patient assessments and patient teachings related to safe medication practices, use of assisted devices and psychosocial support•Coordinated patient schedules and assisted in participation with center events (painting classes, self-reflection groups, meal planning)•Performed sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes•Attended in-service training on infectious disease control, computerized charting and total patient care•Performed safe medication administration, and ensured the 7 Rights of Medication Administration and prepared accurate and concise MAR documentation