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Professional Portfolio Jeannine Creamer

Licenced Practical Nurse

[email protected]
250-380-8579

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Table of Contents

9. Mission Statement
10. Philosophy statement
11. Cover letter
6-7. Resume
8. Personal reference letter
9. Professional reference letter

10-18. Educational Documents

• Food safe
• WHIMIS
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention
• Body mechanical and Client Mobility
• Infection Prevention
• N95 mask fit
19. Lab Class Reflection
19. Physician Waiver
20. Immunization Records
21. Thank you letter

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Mission statement

Caring for people in a time of need or crisis and helping to ease the discomfort or pain of these
difficult situations is truly a gift I love to give.
As an LPN I am dedicated to giving my time and energy to becoming a lifelong learner in order
to competently look after my patients in an evidence based and client focused way. In my work
I will be honest, kind and inclusive of people no matter their status or ethnicity. I will remember
that everyone is unique and will treat each patient as an individual. In my daily practice I will
help educate and encourage people to make healthy choices. I will use the best nursing care I
can to ease suffering and pain in those I care for and involve family and loved ones
appropriately.

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Philosophy of Nursing
My personal nursing philosophy Believes that nursing has been one of the most trusted
professions for decades and I plan to continue this within my practice, to treat each patient as
an individual and allow them to act as the important members of their care team that they are,
to allow them to have autonomy over their own body and to always be informed and educated
on all medical interventions. To allow them to make choices that are informed with respect and
understanding. I am dedicated to consistently learning and growing so I can always perform
care that is up to date, and evidence based. To always remember that nursing isn’t only about
the body but also about a person’s mind and soul. It is important to remember that one of the
main parts of becoming and maintaining success within a nursing career is the ability to be
empathic and create meaningful relationships. Nursing is not only the treatment of illness but
also the treatment of a person as a whole.

Collaboration within nursing is essential to success I believe dedication to working hard
to maintain team dynamics and relationships within the interdisciplinary team is crucial to the
increase in positive outcomes for our patients. I feel when team members can comfortably
collaborate it creates a atmosphere of trust in which everyone works together in the patients
best interest. Being respectful and admitting when we need help within these teams is what
creates a trusting and educational workplace for everyone.

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JEANNINE CREAMER

2772 West Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R2W3
H: 250-380-8579 Email: [email protected]

Manager
6C/D Acute Medicine
Victoria General Hospital
1 hospital Way
Victoria BC V8Z 6R5

Please accept my application for the position number _______ that you have posted. I am
excited to apply for the Licenced Practical Nurse position you have open as I feel it would
mutually benefit both of us. I have extensive experience working within the health care field
as an HCA and look forward to utilizing my skills as an LPN to the best of my ability within a
fast-paced environment.
I believe my skills as well as my strong ability to communicate and build relationships with
others makes me a valuable team member. I am confident working alone and have strong
critical thinking skills enabling me to handle unexpected and stressful situations.
Attached please find my professional portfolio which includes a list of my accomplishments
and credentials as well as my resume. I look forward to establishing a time that we can meet
in person and talk more about how I can be an asset to the acute care team.
Sincerely
Jeannine Creamer

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JEANNINE CREAMER

2772 West Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R2W3

H: 250-380-8579 Email: [email protected]



SUMMARY

Reliable, caring, and certified Health Care Assistant with several years’ experience. Committed to
providing clients of all levels the best quality of care while working confidently alongside all team
members.

SKILLS

• Caring and Enthusiastic
• Client focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Reliable and organized Confident problem solver
• Friendly and energetic

EXPERIENCE

05/2002 to 01/2004 Resident Care Attendant
Hart House Seniors Residence - Victoria, BC

• Dispensed and administered medications

Attended and worked with all interdisciplinary team members

01/2004 to 07/2006 Resident Care Attendant

West Coast Independent Living - Victoria, BC

• performed all activities of daily living for physically disabled adults Monitored safety and comfort

of residents while ensuring they remain as independent as possible

10/2006 to 06/2008 First Aid Attendant / Reception
Specific Mechanical Systems Ltd - Saanichton, BC

• Responsible for all first aid duties, including emergency care and documentation.

Ordered and maintained all first aid supplies

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February 2020 –November 2020 Gordon Head Health Unit

• overnight home care services looking after a variety of different patient needs

work independently and self-motivated. Charting and patient record keeping Medication
dispensing and monitoring



Oct 2018- Present 6C/D – Acute Medicine 7D-Transitional Care Unit – 4- Pediatrics

• Work efficiently with all team members to ensure patient safety and well- being.

Use all hospital equipment efficiently and safely
Assist all patients with daily ADL, s

• Chart and record all daily patient information
• 1:1 patient watch to ensure safety of patients and staff. monitor mental health patients and assist

as needed.

Sept 2021- Present Licenced Practical Nurse Student – Sprott Shaw College

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2001 Sprott Shaw College - Victoria, BC, Canada Resident Care Attendant

2003 UVic – Victoria BC, Palliative care
2018 Douglas College Infection Prevention

2018 Douglas College - Body Mechanics and Client Mobility

2021 Sprott Shaw College- Licenced Practical Nurse Program (in progress)

Professional affiliations

• British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwifes (BCCNM)
• The National Association of Licenced Practical Nurses

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Is Certified in Standard
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CSA Std. Z1210-17 – Intermediate
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Certificate number: 102564872
Expiry Date: 2024-08-09
Issue Date: 2021-08-10
Issued in: BC

To validate a certificate, go to myrc.redcross.ca and click on Validate
Certificate. Complete both fields and click on Validate. The search result
will either verify the certificate or indicate an issue.

Alert First Aid Inc.
http://www.alertfirstaid.com

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Canadian Red Cross Society Standard First Aid meets all Provincial, Territorial and Federal workplace legislative requirements. It also meets the requirements of CSA Standard Z1210-17 First Aid Training for the Workplace – Curriculum

and Quality Management for Training Agencies
Specifically in Saskatchewan, legislation requires the following to be listed on the wall certificate:

1. Course Duration: 18-22 hours includes 14-16 hours first aid, and 4-6 hours CPR
2. Course Content includes the following:
a. Preparing for Emergencies
b. The Role of the First Aider: Legal aspects, prevention of disease transmission, responsibilities of the first aider, coping with a traumatic event, crisis intervention, shaken baby syndrome
c. The Emergency Medical Services System: When and how to call EMS, interaction with EMS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -d. Basic Anatomy and Physiology: Body systems
e. Primary and Secondary Assessment: Recovery position, when & how to use
f. Emergency Scene Management
g. Assessment and Monitoring of Basic Vital Signs
h. Respiratory Emergencies: Basic respiratory system, anatomy, management of airways, resuscitation, airway obstruction, conscious and unconscious adults, child, and infant, prevention, recognition & treatment
i. Chest Injuries: Pneumothorax, hemothorax, flail chest, penetrating chest wound
j. Respiratory Distress: Asthma, hyperventilation, anaphylactic shock
k. Circulatory Emergencies: Basic anatomy of circulatory system, heart attack and stroke, risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke
l. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (includes barrier devices): Adult, child, and infant including the use of AED.
m. Bleeding & Wounds: Control of bleeding, bandaging, severe bleeding, tourniquet, shock, unconsciousness and fainting
n. Soft Tissue Injuries & Abdominal Injuries
o. Head, Spinal and Pelvic Injuries: Spinal motion restriction, eye injuries, mouth and facial injuries

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries (fractures)
q. Medical Emergencies: Diabetes, epilepsy, convulsions, childbirth
r. Environmental Injuries: Assessment and treatment of burns, hypothermia, heat and cold related emergencies
s. Assessment and Treatment of Poisons and Substance Misuse and Abuse
t. Multiple Casualty Management
u. Movement of Casualty: Rescue moves
v. Understanding and Familiarity with Relevant Occupational Health & Safety

3. Expiry Date: This certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue
4. Recertification can be obtained by attending a recertification course prior to the expiry date of this certificate. All recertification’s include assessing skills and knowledge components listed above, as well as providing any

new information

1 877 356-3226 myrc.redcross.ca

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Jeannine Creamer

WHMIS ‐ Provincial Course

(45 MINUTES)

July 29, 2021

Expires on July 29, 2024 | learninghub.phsa.ca/verify/18E2A7Y7Y

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Lab Class Reflection

Lab classes started for me as a challenge I found them very intimidating. Understanding what
was expected of us and now having a few of them under my belt I feel much more confident
going in. I am trying to see them as a chance to improve and as a learning experience in
contrast to looking at them as an exam. The more situations we can make mistakes in and the
more chances we have to learn from them in the lab the less likely we are to make those
mistakes in the clinical setting. Using the lab experience as a safe place to learn and go is a way
more beneficial way to look at it. As looking at it as a pass or fail only makes the situation
stressful and when we are stressed, we do not learn from the situation. I look forward to all the
future learning we get to do and all the experience we will gain to make us amazing nurses.

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JEANNINE CREAMER

2772 West Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R2W3
H: 250-380-8579 Email: [email protected]

Manager
6C/D Acute Medicine
Victoria General Hospital
1 hospital Way
Victoria BC V8Z 6R5
Dear _______________

I sincerely enjoyed meeting with you and learning more about the job position and what
exactly you are looking for in a member of your team.
I feel confident in my ability to fulfil the role I applied for, and our conversation confirmed my
interest in becoming part of the acute care team within Victoria General Hospital.
Please feel free to contact me at any time should you require any further information, I
eagerly look forward to hearing from you in the future. Thank you again for taking the time to
meet with me and for the chance to meet you.
Sincerely,
Jeannine Creamer

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