Amanda Byrne

203 Deer Ridge Drive

St. Albert Alberta
Cell: 587-532-9100
Email: byrneamandam@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

 To obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

 Recently graduated from the Practical Nurse program at NorQuest College;

temporary license, waiting to write CPRNE
 Considerate, understanding, patient when dealing with the clients
 Effective communication, and problem-solving skills with clients, families and
health care team
 Works well in a team environment or independently
 Adapt to changing situations while maintaining responsibilities
 Current BCLS-HCP certification, WHMIS, and It’s your Move; immunizations
up to date.

EDUCATION

Practical Nurse Diploma January 2017-August 2018

NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta

Child and Youth Worker Diploma Program September 2000-June 2001

Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI

Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major: Psychology) September 1994-June 1999

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NF

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

Acute Care – Surgery (4 weeks) April 2018

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Surgery, Fort Saskatchewan, AB
 Relevant assessments related to surgery, vitals, pain, CTEMPS, monitor for
infection
 Patient education, encouraging deep breathing, ambulation, pain
management, and post-operative care
 Maintained sterility of surgical site
 Removed staples prior to discharge, and ensured client aware of follow up
appointments

Acute Care – Medicine (4 weeks) March 2018

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Medicine, Fort Saskatchewan, AB
 Head to toe assessments, vital signs
 Medication administration, injections, and IV therapy, appropriate
assessments prior to and after, and monitoring lab values
  Changed ostomy appliance, catheterization insertion and removal,
intravenous initiation and discontinuation, HDC initiation, sterile wound care,
and documentation of skills

Continuing Care (4 weeks) November 2017-December 2017

Citadel Care Corporation, St. Albert, AB
 Head to toe assessments, vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living,
bathing, dressing, meals
 Assisted with transfers, one and two-person lifts
 Applied TED stockings

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Child and Youth Worker July 2001- November 2015

Peel Children’s Centre, Mississauga, ON
 Case management of primary client, report writing, schedule visits with
families/caregivers
 Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and
evaluate treatment goals to meet client needs
 Refer clients, families/caregivers to available resources and programs in the
community to enhance treatment
 Encourage, support, and guide clients and families through processing and
managing difficult situations

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Loving Spoonful’s Volunteer March 2018-present

 Assist clients during mealtimes

CERTIFICATES:

BLS-LEVEL C CERTIFICATION August 2017

Heart and Stroke Foundation, Edmonton, Alberta

Human Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Certificate September 2017

NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta

WHIMIS September 2017

NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta
References
Clayton Noel Supervisor 2001-2011
(289) 880-8592
cnoel39@hotmail.com
Carl Blacquiere Supervisor
(647)979-3975 2011-2015

blacquierecarl@yahoo.ca