Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Committed to providing high-quality patient care to optimize patient outcomes.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 2+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to acute and critical care patients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while being a strong asset involved in the interdisciplinary team. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Host Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent excellence in nursing practice as a travel nurse.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and treatment strategies.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated patient and their care partners on disease processes, medications, and medical interventions specific to patient's plan of care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse (Staff)
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
04.2021 - Current
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Community Care Coordinator
Home And Community Care Support Services (NW)
09.2022 - 06.2023
Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home by arranging necessary services and ensuring continuity of care.
Streamlined care coordination processes, ensuring effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Prioritized tasks based on urgency and complexity to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
Promoted a positive work environment by maintaining professional relationships with colleagues across departments within the organization.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Enhanced patient care by developing personalized care plans and coordinating home care services.
Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
05.2021
Skills
Lead II ECG certificate
Responsible for off-unit telemetry involving documenting and communicating arrhythmias/abnormalities/changes in patients' heart rate and rhythm to the physician/primary floor nurse
Code team- responding to cardiac arrests throughout the hospital and performing interventions according to ACLS guidelines
Continuous cardiac monitoring and vital sign monitoring
Fluid resuscitation and administration
Blood and blood product administration
Central line maintenance, blood draws
Arterial line maintenance, hemodynamic monitoring, blood draws
Invasive and non-invasive ventilation- ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, extubation
Administration and monitoring of sedation, vasopressor and inotropic medications, assessing patient response based on clinical presentation and physician orders
Assess patient response to interventions using standardized scales such as the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale (RASS) and Aldrete Score
Administration of paralytics and train-of-four assessment
Assist with intubations (administering sedation and paralytics as ordered by MD, monitoring vital signs during intubation)
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: January, 2025
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: January, 2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: September, 2025
Critical Care Nursing (With Honors) Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Durham College, Issued: February 10, 2023
Volunteer Work
Child Life Volunteer, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - August, 2016 - August, 2020
Created a trustworthy relationship with patients and their family in the cute care setting
Promoted a safe environment for patients, families, and staff
Assisted nurses with performing activities of daily living (ADLs) with children
Providing a clean environment and sanitizing equipment/toys
Provided entertainment
Elementary Classroom Helper: Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board - June, 2014- August, 2016
Assisted teaches and staff members with classroom and activity set-up
Created a safe, learning environment for children and staff members
Organized educational projects such as puzzles, coloring, and crafts
Communicated any safety concerns with the appropriate authority