Elaine Burns

Licensed Practical Nurse for over 20 years working in a multidisciplinary team

Patient Care Coordinator

July 2020 to June 2022

• Assisted families and patients to develop care plans for optimal living
• Coordination/case management for families in the Ottawa Valley
• Evaluated effectiveness of current strategies with interdisciplinary team and utilized

• Completion of documentation of care; hospital action and patient activities
• Addressing issues related to the determination of health concerns assist with food security,

• Coordinating services and supports
• Monitoring and supporting implementation of care plans including appointment reminders and

• Establish special and practical supports to overcome barriers to accessing services

Registered Practical Nurse

June 2010 to June 2022

• Conferred with physicians to discuss and devised well-coordinated treatment options
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting patient care; patient family grievances
• Collaborated with doctors quickly to assess patients and delivered appropriate treatment while

Registered Practical Nurse

June 2009 to June 2010

• Blood pressure, conferring with doctors, urine testing, injections
• Administering methadone as per directed by physician
• Worked only on weekends

Registered Practical Nurse

June 2001 to June 2010

• Conferred with physician's diagnosis and devised well-coordination of treatment approaches
• Investigation and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
• Worked with interdisciplinary teams to resolve issues
• Assist with patient care assisting with ADLS and administration of medications appropriately
• Worked with stroke, hip and knee replacements with an interdisciplinary team

Licensed Practical Nurse, Algonquin College, Pembroke Ontario