Jennifer Costa
Licensed Practical Nurse
About
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in comprehensive client care, medication administration, and wound management. Proven ability to assess client needs, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate records. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Eager to leverage clinical expertise and a compassionate approach to enhance the quality of life for clients at Bayshore HealthCare.
Experience
Continuing Care Attendant (CCA) - Parkland Shannex Fredericton - Frederick Hall - Fredericton
(2015-08 - 2023-07)
- Provided comprehensive care and attended to the needs of 9 clients throughout each shift.
- Safely operated mechanical lifts and assisted with client transfers, promptly reporting any equipment issues.
- Conducted regular assessments of client skin integrity.
- Monitored and documented observed behavioural changes in clients.
- Facilitated client feeding with attentiveness to individual requirements.
Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) - York Care Centre - Fredericton
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
- Collaborated effectively with nursing staff and functioned autonomously in patient care.
- Administered all prescribed medications and injections to assigned clients on the unit.
- Performed daily personal care routines for clients.
- Supported clients during mealtimes.
- Executed wound care procedures as per treatment plans.
- Verified and implemented daily physician's orders.
- Managed both electronic and paper-based charting throughout shifts.
- Adhered strictly to Kardex instructions and established care plans.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all medical and emergency records.
- Conducted blood glucose monitoring.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status.
Student Practical Nurse (Preceptorship Practical Nurse Position) - York Care Centre - Fredericton
(2017-08 - 2017-11)
- Worked under the direct supervision of an assigned Preceptor from the facility and College.
- Administered medications to a majority of the unit's clients, including subcutaneous injections and one intramuscular injection.
- Delivered complete daily personal care for clients.
- Provided assistance with client feeding.
- Performed wound care duties.
- Managed catheter care for assigned clients.
Personal Support worker - Riverside court - Woodstock, Nb
(2024-06)
