Asha Sam
Edmonton,CANADA
Summary
Compassionate and Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience offering progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening during difficult times in their healing journey.
- Advanced the field of rehabilitation nursing by participating in professional development programs, applying new knowledge to improve clinical practice standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edmonton General Continuing Care
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired or less experienced staff members, fostering team cohesion and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments, contributing to efficient patient care delivery.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' family members regarding treatment plans and progress updates, providing reassurance during difficult times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choice Program
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses, sharing knowledge, and participating in team-building activities.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills in caring for multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining high standards of care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed practical nurse
Drayton Valley Hospital (Acute care)
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Improved patient care by consistently monitoring and assessing patients'' conditions, promptly reporting changes to the medical team.
- Enhanced teamwork and communication among staff by conducting regular meetings and addressing concerns proactively.
- Ensured optimal patient comfort through compassionate nursing care, attentive listening, and prompt response to needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients.
- Delegated tasks effectively to nursing assistants, ensuring efficient completion of assigned duties while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or treatments as needed, acting as a reliable advocate for the best interests of the patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
REGISTERED NURSE-Post operative recovery/surgical ICU
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital India
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marthoma Girls High School
Kerala, India03.2022
Eswara Vilasam Higher Secondary School
Kerala, India03.2004
Bachelor of Science -
Gayathri College Of Nursing
Karnataka, India01.2009
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical thinking skills
- Teamwork
- Nursing Background
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Excellent Time Management and Prioritization
- Valuable and Reliable team member
- Experience with Epic system
- Trustworthy Companion
- Wound Care
References
- Nithu Varghese - Registered Nurse. HCA Hospital
Lijoneethu06@gmail.com
- Manikandan Padmanabhan - Nursing Director
Houston Methodist Hospital
- Satheesh Velayudhan. Nursing Manager
Edmonton General Continuing Care Hospital
Certification
- RN License No- 041541761 (Illinois, USA) 05/2026
- Registered No- 122549 (Alberta, CA). 09/2024
- RN License No- 17532. (Karnataka, India)
- Basic Life Support - 1293574. 08/2024
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention- NCI332B1A4
- Wound Care Management
- Rehab Functional Assessment Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choice Program
03.2018 - 12.2022
Licensed practical nurse
Drayton Valley Hospital (Acute care)
01.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edmonton General Continuing Care
09.2017 - 05.2023
REGISTERED NURSE-Post operative recovery/surgical ICU
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital India
06.2011 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Marthoma Girls High School
Eswara Vilasam Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Science -
Gayathri College Of Nursing
- RN License No- 041541761 (Illinois, USA) 05/2026
- Registered No- 122549 (Alberta, CA). 09/2024
- RN License No- 17532. (Karnataka, India)
- Basic Life Support - 1293574. 08/2024
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention- NCI332B1A4
- Wound Care Management
- Rehab Functional Assessment Certificate
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