Alana Chan

623 Butterworth Wynd NW

Edmonton, AB T6R 2G8
(780) 990-9906
lanachan2@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Successfully completed three clinical placements in continuing care, acute medicine, and acute surgery
Delivered compassionate, effective, patient-centered care daily to a patient caseload of up to 2 patients
per day
Work effectively within the interdisciplinary health-care team to provide and promote patient health

EDUCATION
Practical Nurse Diploma
NorQuest College (completed first year; expected graduation April 2015)
Baccalaureate of Science (Major Biological Sciences; Minor Arts Psychology)
University of Alberta (May 2013)
TRAINING
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Level C (Heart & Stroke Foundation)
Impulse CPR (Jan 2015)
Human Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure Certificate
NorQuest College (Jan 2014)
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certificates
NorQuest College (Jan 2014)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Practical Nurse Student Acute Surgery (Oct 2014)
University of Alberta Hospital
Provided comprehensive post surgical care to orthopedic hip and knee replacement patents as per agency
policy
Provided comfort and care, while observing health status and reporting on well-being of patients
Assessed patients vital signs, physical condition, and pain; monitored for any changes in patients health
condition, and reported changes accordingly
Assisted with ADLs and administered medications for pain control and pre-existing medical conditions.
Preformed wound dressings using sterile technique, removed Foley catheters, initiated IVs, administered
fluids and medications via IV, flushed and saline locked IV, and discontinued IVs.
Worked effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal recovery of post-op
patients as evidenced by instructors and staff feedback

Practical Nurse Student Acute Family Medicine (Sept 2014)

University of Alberta Hospital
Provided competent and comprehensive nursing care to patients according to agency policy
Performed head to toe assessment, vital signs, and accurate documentation daily on assigned patients
Monitored for any changes in patients health condition and reported changes accordingly
Assisted with ADLs and administration of medications for pain control and pre-existing medical
conditions
Performed IV saline flush, saline locked IV, and hanging of IV medication
Worked effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patients optimal recovery as evidenced by
instructor and staff feedback
Practical Nurse Student- Continuing Care (May 2014)
St. Joseph Auxiliary Hospital
Provided competent and comprehensive nursing care to patients according to agency policy
Performed head to toe assessment, vital signs, and accurate documentation daily on assigned patients
Assisted with ADLs and medication administration for pre-existing medical conditions
Developed and ensured good patient- nurse rapport
Worked effectively with members on the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal well- being of patients
as evidenced by instructor and staff feedback
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nursing Assistant- Gynecology and Obstetric Clinic (2011- Present)
Dr. Lee Obstetric and Gynecology Clinic Located in Cedars Professional Park
Work side by side with physician to assist and promote optimal well-being of expecting mother and
fetus
Assist with booking of ultrasounds, surgeries, and referrals
Inform and provide patients with lab requisitions as per physicians orders
Process and bag lab samples for pick up
Perform history taking, blood pressure assessment, dipping urine, and obtaining weight of patient
Perform sterilization of medical equipment using auto- clave
Sales Associate (May 2011- Sept 2011)
Aldo Shoe Company
Provided satisfactory customer service and care as per customer and manager feedback
Performed duties such as cashing in/out, cleaning and organizing the store
Assisted customers in obtaining shoe size and style
Worked efficiently and well with other staff members
References Available Upon Request