Rowan Ellis
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Geriatric & Sub-Acute Care
Toronto
Professional Summary
Dedicated and meticulous Senior Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive bedside clinical experience across sub-acute rehabilitation, complex continuing care, and outpatient clinics in Toronto. Recognized for sound clinical judgement, meticulous medication administration, and compassionate patient-centered advocacy.
Skilled in interdisciplinary care coordination, advanced wound management, and mentoring junior practical nursing staff while upholding stringent provincial safety and ethical practice standards.
Professional Experience
High Park Transitional Health Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Charge Practical Nurse / Senior LPN
Nov 2019 – Present
- Lead primary bedside care and clinical documentation for a 24-bed sub-acute rehabilitation and complex continuing care unit.
- Administer scheduled and PRN oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, monitoring therapeutic responses and adverse effects in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
- Perform advanced wound care, including negative pressure wound therapy and sterile dressing changes, resulting in a 20% reduction in average healing times for chronic pressure injuries.
- Precept newly licensed practical nurses and nursing students, guiding them through clinical workflows, electronic health records documentation, and critical incident reporting.
Don Mills Restorative Care Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Staff Practical Nurse
Mar 2014 – Oct 2019
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to geriatric residents with cognitive impairment, neurological disorders, and chronic co-morbidities.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary resident care conferences with attending physicians, physiotherapists, and registered dietitians to update individualized care plans.
- Managed enteral feedings, urinary catheter maintenance, and point-of-care capillary blood glucose monitoring for high-acuity residents.
- Collaborated with pharmacy partners to execute quarterly medication reconciliation audits, identifying and correcting charting discrepancies promptly.
Lakeshore Community Health Clinic
Toronto, Ontario
Outpatient Clinic Practical Nurse
Aug 2011 – Feb 2014
- Conducted initial intake triage, vital sign assessments, and routine immunization administration for adult and elderly outpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diabetes self-management, hypertension monitoring, and fall prevention protocols.
- Assisted attending physicians during outpatient minor clinical procedures, ensuring strict aseptic technique and instrument sterilization.
Education
Centennial College
Diploma in Practical Nursing · Practical Nursing · Toronto, Ontario · Honours · Sep 2009 – Jun 2011
Completed clinical practicum rotations across medical-surgical, gerontology, and palliative care units.
Clinical Quality Initiatives
Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol Standardization
Jan 2023 – Sep 2023
- Collaborated with unit nurse managers to standardize bedside wound assessment protocols using digital tracking, improving documentation compliance across shifts by 28%.
- Facilitated unit-level education sessions for practical nurses and healthcare aides on gentle mobilization techniques for post-stroke patients.
Clinical Competencies
Medication Administration
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Care
Wound Care & Vacuum-Assisted Closure
Geriatric Care Planning
Clinical Documentation & EHR
Vital Signs Monitoring & Triage
Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
Pain Assessment & Management
Patient & Family Health Education
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications & Credentials
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada · Apr 2025
Gerontological Nursing Certification (GNC(C))
Canadian Nurses Association · Aug 2024
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
Ontario Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care · May 2023
Community Engagement
Scarborough Senior Wellness Outreach
Toronto, Ontario · Apr 2021 – Dec 2024
- Volunteer Clinical Support
- Supported community wellness clinics by taking blood pressure readings, administering seasonal influenza vaccines, and providing health navigation assistance to vulnerable seniors.