Ariyo Roselyn
Licensed Practical Nurse
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About
Assess physical and mental health needs of clients experiencing mental health challenges, addictions, domestic violence, homelessness, or displacement. Administer prescribed medications, monitor client responses, and follow medication safety policies and procedures. Monitor withdrawal symptoms using detox assessment scales and report changes requiring clinical review.
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse - EHN Canada (Edgewood Health Network) | Complex Needs Emergency Shelter (CNES) - Regina, Saskatchewan
(2025-11)
- Assess physical and mental health needs of clients experiencing mental health challenges, addictions, domestic violence, homelessness, or displacement.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor client responses, and follow medication safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms using detox assessment scales and report changes requiring clinical review.
- Provide first aid and crisis support, de-escalate distress, and coordinate urgent medical care when needed.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate treatment, follow-up, and recovery support.
- Maintain timely clinical documentation and provide empathetic listening, practical assistance, and support with daily care needs.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse - Various Healthcare Facilities, British Columbia - British Columbia
(2024-06 - 2025-08)
Medical-Surgical and Long-Term Care
- Provided nursing care across healthcare facilities in British Columbia, adapting to diverse patient needs and clinical environments.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to assess patient conditions, deliver appropriate treatments, and adjust care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Administered oral and intramuscular medications and monitored patient responses, working with healthcare providers to modify care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments, measured vital signs, collected laboratory specimens, and documented care accurately and promptly using electronic charting systems.
- Supported healthcare staff in emergency and critical care situations, ensuring safe patient handling and appropriate interventions.
- Maintained professional and ethical standards while adapting to different hospital policies, patient populations, and team dynamics.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse) - Good Samaritan Park Meadows | Buffalo Grace Manor
(2023-07 - 2025-12)
- Provided direct patient care and assisted with resident stabilization, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Supervised and trained Health Care Assistants (HCAs), ensuring proper techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collected stool and urine specimens and prepared them for laboratory testing.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic charting systems.
Supervisor (Team Lead), Detox Program - Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre
(2021-11 - 2023-01)
- Coordinated work priorities and assigned tasks to staff while ensuring compliance with operational protocols.
- Provided leadership and training to full- and part-time staff, casual workers, and practicum students.
- Managed monthly data reporting, staff scheduling, and attendance tracking.
- Led crisis interventions, including responding to overdoses and seizures and de-escalating tense situations.
- Collaborated with mental health and addiction agencies, including EMS and police, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Addictions Support Worker and Recovery Support Worker - Calgary Alpha House Society | Detox & Transitional Program
(2021-01 - 2021-09)
- Monitored client activities, documenting observations to support effective service delivery.
- Administered medications as prescribed, documenting all interactions in patient records.
- Facilitated life skills programs, including communication, stress management, and personal health education.
- Conducted client assessments for detox admission and assisted clients with applications to post-detox programs.
Addictions Support Worker and Recovery Support Worker - Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre
(2020-04 - 2023-01)
- Ensured safe intake and care of clients undergoing detoxification, minimizing the risk of overdose.
- Provided emotional support and monitored client activities during withdrawal and crisis situations.
- Assisted clients with personal needs (e.g., hygiene, nutrition) and supported harm reduction strategies in the community.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lethbridge College
Nursing Student - LPN-to-RN Bridging Program (In Progress) - University of Regina