Lindsay Stephenson
Whitehorse
Summary
Seasoned LPN with extensive experience in palliative and complex care. Proficient in managing patient routines and providing compassionate care to improve patient well-being. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs, while supporting coworkers for a happy work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Medical Surgical Nurse
Whitehorse General Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications using electronic medication administration records.
- Documented patient information using healthcare management software.
- Educated patients on medication management and lifestyle adjustments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN, Community Care Nurse
Yukon Government
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered COVID19 vaccinations (Moderna & Pfizer) via IM injection
- Informed patients of all possible side effects of the vaccine
- Monitored patients for reactions post vaccine administration
- Provide emergency care for patients with adverse reactions to the administered vaccine
- Administered Flu vaccinations via IM injection
- Documented all vaccinations given through Panorama online portal
- Informed patients of the vaccine schedules for future appointments
RPN, Palliative & Complex Care Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatment plans, helping them navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.
- Provided compassionate and competent patient care during all stages of the end of life process
- Contributed to higher staff morale by collaborating effectively with fellow nurses and assisting when needed during peak workload periods.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and treatments through infusion pumps, ensuring accuracy in dosage and adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Education
Practical Nursing
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies / Critical Theory And Analysis
Trent University
Peterborough06-2008
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- Health promotion
- Post operative care
- Medical equipment operation
- IV therapy
- Clinical decision making
- Lab specimen collection
- Excellent teamwork in all settings
- Patient mobility assistance
- Compassionate patient care
Languages
English
Certification
- Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care, through the Yukon Government, issued May 2023
- Sepsis Prevention & Treatment Training, through PRHC, issued October 2019
- Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP), through Pallium Canada, issued August 2018
- Safety in Blood Transfusion Reactions, through Sunnybrook Hospital, issued June 2017
Timeline
LPN, Medical Surgical Nurse
Whitehorse General Hospital
05.2021 - Current
LPN, Community Care Nurse
Yukon Government
03.2021 - 06.2022
RPN, Palliative & Complex Care Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
04.2017 - 02.2021
Practical Nursing
Fleming College
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies / Critical Theory And Analysis
Trent University
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