KARMELLA KARMELLO, RPN

647-606-7175
k.karmello@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

- 6+ years of experience as an RPN providing patient-focused nursing care and health and wellness
interventions to patients in community home care, palliative. long term care and hospital settings
- Highly skilled in conducting RAI-MDS assessments, administering medications & providing patient education
- Comprehensive knowledge of standards of nursing practices of College of Nurses, Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care, Program and applicable legislation and philosophy of client-centered care
- Exceptional time management skills; able to prioritize and organize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide work direction to staff members and establish positive
professional relationships with patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals and volunteers
- Strong ability to take initiative and work independently while cooperating with a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate empathy, understanding of client needs, cultural sensitivity, equity, diversity and respect while
maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of health data as per PHIPPA
- Committed to enhancing competence through professional development; certifications in Phlebotomy, Patient
Assessment, IV Therapy and COVID-19: Effective Nursing in Times of Crisis
- Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Universal Precautions and infection control standards
- Superior written and verbal communication skills; able to provide work direction to staff members, provide
health teaching in a clear and concise manner and maintain accurate client clinical records
- Proven assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills related to complex care nursing
- Proficient in MS Word & Excel, electronic charting (eMAR. Point Click Care); fast, accurate data entry skills

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Registered Practical Nurse: Elm Grove Long-Term Care Home, Toronto, Feb. 2017 – Present
- Provide patient / family centered care for 29 - 49 ambulatory / non ambulatory residents that focuses on
restoration health promotion and palliative outcomes and promotes safety, wellness and independence
- Admit new residents; collect detailed patient history; perform “head-to-toe” and vital signs assessments to
determine patient health status
- Safely administer medications (intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular) prescribed by Physician
- Reconcile and monitor medication practice with client, pharmacy, and doctor; document medication
administration utilizing eMAR as per policies; ensure compliance with narcotic distribution/ storage standards
- Complete narrative charting in accordance with CNO standards; prepare required program / statistical reports
in computer system using Point Click Care
- Perform oxygen therapy, blood glucose monitoring, insertion of catheters, tracheostomy care, Colostomy
care, Vital signs, G-tube feed, and Wound care
- Prepare residents for transferring to acute-care and ensure all required documentation is present
- Supervise, train and provide work direction and instruction to agency staff and Personal Support Workers
- Assist residents in performing Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, feeding, toileting and oral care
- Apply ostomy appliances and perform Foley catheterization and perform wound assessment and wound
dressing
- Provide teaching and emotional support to residents / families; assist patients to access / navigate services
- Building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and
concerns
- Respond to telephone, in person and electronic inquiries, triage calls, schedule appointments and follow up
with hospital, clinics and health specimen labs
- Acted as patients and families’ advocate; assessed physical, social and psychological needs, availability of
personal, family, community resources; assisted team in developing care plans based on needs / resources
KARMELLA KARMELLO, RPN 647-606-7175 k.karmello@yahoo.com

RPN (RAI Coordinator): Elm Grove Living Center 2019 – Aug. 2023

- Develop, modify and evaluate individual Nursing Care Plans in collaboration with patients, families and staff
- Schedule and complete monthly RAI-MDS and quarterly pain, falls, smoking and braden scale assessments
- Provide training and education to staff on RAI-MDS Ax., care planning, Point Click Care and Point of care
- Audit completed MDS-RAI assessments and submit to CIHI

Registered Practical Nurse: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health June 2022 – present

- Provide client-centered psychiatric and general nursing care & ensure the security and safety of the
individual
- Responsible for working with patients from diverse backgrounds, contributing to program development and
provide support and supervision to students
- Ability to make behavioural observation, mental status & suicide risk assessments, monitoring patient's
response to pharmaceutical and care intervention, documentation and ongoing communication with other
team members

EDUCATION:

Practical Nursing Diploma: George Brown College 2016

RPN Bridging BScN: George Brown College Sep. 2023 - April 2024
Valid Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario
Member RPNAO since 2017

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Patient Assessment Certificate: Humber College 2019

IV Therapy and Phlebotomy Certificate: Humber College 2019
CPR HCP / Standard First Aid Certificate: 2023
RAI-MDS certification: June 2023
COVID-19: Effective Nursing in Times of Crisis: Future Learn
Health Promotion and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Certificates: Public Health Ontario