Laura Dungey
Brantford,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including medication administration, sample collection, wound care, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with physicians, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Haldimand General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced team morale and efficiency, leading by example and fostering supportive environment.
Registered Practical Nurse
West Haldimand General Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Patient assessment
- Covid-19 Assessment
- Nasopharyngeal swabs/ Throat swabs
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Registered Practical Nurse
Lansdowne Children’s Centre
12.2014 - 10.2021
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 4 patients per day
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every visit
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
Registered Practical Nurse
Victorian Order of Nurses
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Manage wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 14 patients per day
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every visit
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON12.2022
Diploma - Registered Practical Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON08.2015
Skills
- Professionalism
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Conflict resolution
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Emergency triage
Certification
- Certified Cosmetic Nurse Injector
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Police Check
- GPA
- CTAS
- PALS
- CPR/AED Certification
Phone
cell, 226-920-8286
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Haldimand General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
West Haldimand General Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Victorian Order of Nurses
08.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Lansdowne Children’s Centre
12.2014 - 10.2021
Diploma - Registered Practical Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
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