Mariah Canell
Tacoma ,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with two years of experience in helping restore quality of life to patients with physical impairments and illnesses. Adept at working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide individualized care plans and treatments, and to achieve optimal outcomes. Eager to make a difference by applying my clinical expertise and genuine empathy for patients and their families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA - 36 Hours Per Week: Now Per-diem
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with charge nurse, physician, and other healthcare staff to address patient’s needs through effective intervention and planning
- Improved patient outcomes by obtaining vital signs, monitoring subtle changes in their physical condition or mental status, and documenting relevant information
- Provided complex, advanced, and specialized nursing care to post-acute patients with evidence-based interventions.
- Prepared medication to administer via oral, sublingual, G-tube, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, intravenous, and inhalation
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care, dressing applications, foley, and straight catheterization
- Gathered blood draws, urine, and fecal specimen with correct color tubing and identification to send to lab for results
- Educated patients and their families on medication, treatment, disease prevention, home care, and self-care management strategies
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tacoma Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Tacoma, WA - 32 To 40 Hours Per Week
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Collected assessment data of each patient’s physical and emotional status, needs, preferences, and chief complaints
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies
- Provided compassionate palliative care for hospice patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages
- Communicated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dosage and dispensing to minimize errors and enhance patient safety
- Collaborated with social workers, speech, physical, and occupational therapists to achieve the patient’s best plan of care
- Assisted with new admissions, discharges, appointments, and transfers
Education
Certificate - Registered Nurse
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA08-2026
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA09.2023
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA12.2020
Skills
- Monitoring vital signs and blood glucose
- Medication administration
- Auscultating lung, heart, and bowel sounds
- Wound care and sterile dressings
- Foley and straight catheterization
- Changing ostomy and urostomy bags
- Collecting urine specimen
- Blood draws
- ADL assistance
Certification
BLS Provider, American Heart Association. Expires Sept, 2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tacoma Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
Certificate - Registered Nurse
Pierce College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Clover Park Technical College
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Edmonds College