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Registered Practical Nurse

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Resume Info

Terms:	part-time
Area:	Ottawa All areas of the
Compensation:	Negotiable

Resume Description

Amanda Burton

1257 Henry Farm Dr

Ottawa, On

K2C 2E3

613-868-1139

mandymay747@yahoo.ca

Bilingual and caring professional Registered Practical Nurse with adaptable health care practitioner experience. C.P.R certified with St. John’s Ambulance and registered with The Ontario College of Nurses as a RPN since November 2006. Will obtain Police Records Check upon request of employer.

Proven record of reliability, responsibility and confidentiality
Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents or situations
Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions or situations and implementing appropriate intervention
Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems
Develop rapport with patients, family, staff, physicians and peers.
Culturally-sensitive, relates well to people from a variety of cultures and ethnical background

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (Ottawa ON) 11/ 2006-Present

Registered Practical Nurse in the Adolescent Medicine Department

Implement assessed and evaluated nursing care for patients with various illnesses.
Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
Interact with colleagues in different departments regarding patient care
Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc.
Maintain patient charts and confidential files
Attend various educational day provided by the hospital and community on a regular basis

Local Heroes Bar and Grill (Ottawa ON) 8/2003- Present

Server/Bartender

Greet guests; suggest menu items, specials and in house promotions.
Provide quality service and serve food and drinks in fast paced environment
Responsible for handling large amounts of money during shifts
Resolve conflicts and train new employees
Perform all house duties as well as opening and closing restaurant

Ottawa Senators Roger’s House 11/2007-02/2008

Registered Practical Nurse Pediatric - Palliative and Respite Care

·Implemented, assessed and evaluated nursing care for palliative patients and their families

·Implemented, assessed and evaluated nursing care for respite patients an their families

·Provided ongoing and emotional support to patients and families

·Provided appropriate learning experiences for patients and families to achieve an optimal quality of

life

·Supervised volunteers.

The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, Intensive Care Unit 10/2003-09/2006

Ward Clerk

Performed general duties including: transcribing orders, scheduling appointments, filing, translating
Assessed and arranged for patient external and internal transfers, admissions and discharges to and from the unit
Handled logistical and technical duties such as letter writing, imputing data and updating patient information
Work closely with the ICU Nurses and Critical Care Doctors as a team to ensure the proper functioning of the unit.

ING Insurance Company of Canada (Ottawa ON) 10/2001- 9/2003

Automobile Claims Adjuster

Negotiated and settled automobile claims between the insured and the third party insurance company
Worked independently or as a team to resolve claims to the best of the best of my ability under company standards.
Handled all claims and client dealing with utmost professionalism, tact and confidentiality.

EDUCATION

Practical Nursing Diploma, 1/2004- 10/2006

Algonquin College (Ottawa ON)

Preparation for Health Science Certificate, 9/ 2003-1/ 2004

Algonquin College (Ottawa ON)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, 8/2004-6/2008

Notre Dame High School (Ottawa, ON)

Clinical Experiences

Peter D Clark Long term-care Ottawa, On: Responsible for the daily care of pts with dementia.

St Vincent’s Hospital Ottawa, On: Responsible for the daily care of pts with chronic illnesses or injuries.

Queensway Carleton Day Away Program: Responsible for the recreational planning of elderly pts to assist them with their daily living tasks. I also was responsible for evaluating their ability to perform these tasks.

Queensway Carleton Hospital, Mother Bay unit: Responsible for the care of mother pre and post delivery of their new babies. I was also responsible for the care of the new babies. I also did a lot of pt teaching on breast-feeding, nutrition, signs and symptoms to watch for in a new baby and the care of the mothers post delivery.

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Orthopedic Surgery: Responsible For the care of pts post surgery. My learning experiences here were, complex dressing changes, Meds and pt teaching and pain management.

The Children’s Hospital Of Eastern Ontario Adolescent Medicine: I was responsible for the daily care of pediatric pts with various illnesses. I also did my end of program consolidation @ CHEO in the Adolescent medicine department.