Arthur Williams
Newmarket,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional in intensive care nursing with a robust background in delivering high-quality critical care and managing complex patient cases. Proven expertise in patient assessment and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with industry best practices to enhance patient care. A collaborative team player focused on fostering a supportive and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Trauma and Neurosurgery
St. Michael’s Hospital
09.2008 - Current
- Provide pre and post operative nursing care for adults and geriatric patients with traumatic and ischemic brain injuries, discharges from NTICU and craniotomies procedures.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regiment, including medication and pain management techniques.
- Prioritization of patient care in the unit resulting in a higher standard of patient care, reassessing and revising care plans for more efficient patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Toronto General Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Registered Nurse/General Surgery-Oncology
Toronto General Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2011
- Provide pre and post operative nursing care for patients with general surgery and oncology needs.
- Review computerized laboratory test results following surgeries and procedures.
- Provide a broad range of general nursing care services in areas of vital signs, nasal gastric tube insertions, phlebotomy, catheters, IV and central lines.
- Prioritize and delegate assignments, contributing to a higher standard of patient care.
- Monitor acute lab levels to identify potential interventions, demonstrating strong observation and assessment skills.
Registered Nurse/Neurological and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Bridgepoint Health
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Provide direct patient care to usually post op day 7 orthopaedic patients and stable traumatic or neurological spinal cord patients.
- Safely administering medications, and educating patients and their families on the proper use of braces, prosthetics, and other orthopaedic equipment with a focus on safety and pain management techniques.
- Collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals comprised of physicians, nurse managers, dieticians, social workers, occupational and physiotherapists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON01.2005
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Renal function management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Blood transfusion administration
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Acute Care Course (Step-down trained)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Advocate for patients rights; strive to understand patients’ needs and concerns.
- Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule.
- Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.
- Personable with a positive attitude; communicate well with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Able to create a positive working environment that uplifts patients’ spirits.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Toronto General Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse/Trauma and Neurosurgery
St. Michael’s Hospital
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse/Neurological and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Bridgepoint Health
08.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse/General Surgery-Oncology
Toronto General Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University
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