Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Agecare Aurora
Aurora, ON
01.2022 - Current
Determined and delegated daily care assignments, ensure adequate staffing levels for each shift, and addressing any staff shortages.
Conduct regular rounds to assess patient needs, discuss issues with staff, and managed seriously ill residents.
Managed and supervised the administrative processes for resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Evaluated and took appropriate action during emergency situations, such as a resident fall or a sudden change in health status.
Performed assessments of residents’ health status, monitor for changes in condition, and adjust or develop care plans as needed.
Provided direct clinical care, and offered seasoned advice and guidance to nursing staff when situations become complex or becomes unusual.
Monitored the delivery of patient care, intervened when issues arise, and ensured compliance with nursing standards and policies.
Accurately transcribed physician orders and ensured the safe administration of medications and treatments by the nursing staff.
Served as a direct line of communication between patients, families, nursing staff, and physicians.
Collaborated with physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse practitioners to coordinate and plan resident care.
Ensured staff adherence to company policies, health regulations, and best practices.
Maintained high standards of patient care and ensure the overall health, safety, and comfort of residents.
Direct, guide, and support nursing staff and other personnel to ensure high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Mackenzie health hospital
Richmond Hill, ON
01.2020 - Current
Provided Comprehensive nursing care to a 36-bed mixed surgical/medical/Telemetry unit managing 5-6 complex patient per shift
Initiated and completed patients preoperative assessment and teaching
Monitored and evaluated patient’s post operative assessments.
Responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring, interpreting cardiac rhythms and managing various cardiac conditions
Updated records to reflect patient status and effects of intervention such as pain management at recommended intervals
Monitored post operative sites and explored strategies to prevent complications related to abnormal findings
Observed Foley, drains and Intravenous sites regularly to prevent complications and implement early intervention
Performed wound care using sterile techniques, monitoring wound healing and dressing
Delegated and supervised patient care activities and appropriately transferred accountability as needed
Collaborated with team members to achieve clinically effective and efficient goals at all times
Communicated changes in condition and initiated timely interventions to prevent negative outcomes
Updated and implemented patient care plans during each shift
Considered patient safety a priority and used proactive approach to reduce risk at all times
Completed timely nursing care and maintained accurate documentation of shift assessments
Assisted patient care team in patient teaching and discharge planning
Registered nurse
Brightshores Health Systems
Owen Sound, ON
01.2023 - 08.2025
Provided comprehensive nursing care to a 35-bed mixed oncology/medical/palliative unit, managing 4–6 complex patients per shift.
Administered IV chemotherapy and Immunotherapies per protocol ensuring compliance with hospital safety standard and double check procedures.
Implemented de-accessing and accessing of Central lines, removal of PICC lines, and monitoring central lines to prevent complications per policy and procedure of the facility
Collaborate with oncologists, hospitalists, pharmacists, and social work to develop individualized symptom management plans and discharge education.
Managed daily care for patients including chemo side effect management, pain control, symptom management, infection control and prevention.
Delivered palliative care, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Initiated patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps for pain management and educated patient on how to use the PCA machine, while monitoring risks and side effects from opioids.
Educating patients and families on end-of-life options, improving understanding and decision-making.
Building Supervisor
Bradford Valley Care Community
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON
01.2022 - 01.2023
Determined and delegated daily care assignments, ensure adequate staffing levels for each shift, and addressing any staff shortages.
Conduct regular rounds to assess patient needs, discuss issues with staff, and managed seriously ill residents.
Managed and supervised the administrative processes for resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Evaluated and took appropriate action during emergency situations, such as a resident fall or a sudden change in health status.
Performed assessments of residents’ health status, monitor for changes in condition, and adjust or develop care plans as needed.
Provided direct clinical care, and offered seasoned advice and guidance to nursing staff when situations become complex or becomes unusual.
Monitored the delivery of patient care, intervened when issues arise, and ensured compliance with nursing standards and policies.
Accurately transcribed physician orders and ensured the safe administration of medications and treatments by the nursing staff.
Served as a direct line of communication between patients, families, nursing staff, and physicians.
Collaborated with physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse practitioners to coordinate and plan resident care.
Ensured staff adherence to company policies, health regulations, and best practices.
Maintained high standards of patient care and ensure the overall health, safety, and comfort of residents.
Direct, guide, and support nursing staff and other personnel to ensure high-quality patient care.
Registered practical nurse
Mackenzie health hospital
Richmond Hill, ON
01.2015 - 01.2020
Utilized the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and patient evaluation to provide safe nursing care to medicine patients
Applied focused assessment, diagnostic reasoning and critical decision-making during patient care
Implemented physician orders including routine and stat orders, accurately and on time
Administered medication through all routes, adhered to approved patient identifiers and rights of medication administration
Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedure, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Experience providing intramuscular and subcutaneous injection, initiating IVs and it’s maintenance
Prepared patients for invasive or non-invasive procedures ensuring universal protocol compliance
Provided professional, patient-centered care that ensured patient safety as well as physiological and psychological well-being
Provided care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
Observed infection control and prevention measures at all times
Responded to emergency situations by recognizing changes in health status, consulting appropriately and transferring accountability when necessary
Assisted with health teaching and included thorough discharge instructions to ensure continuity of care
Visiting nurse
Saint Elizabeth health care
Markham, ON
12.2014 - 12.2015
Identified patient’s needs, assisted with goal setting and monitored the achievement of personal outcomes for supported clients
Care for patients of all ages post discharge from hospital and admitted them into the community
Ensured appropriate personal and physical care in relation to medication administration, promotion of safety and advocacy on behalf of the clients
Performed wound care, ostomy care, foley care, monitored blood glucose, and administered insulins accordingly
Maintained accurate documentation of each client
Ability to apply nursing practice in community setting.
Assessed situations using critical thinking to ensure appropriate actions were taken
Administered prescribed medications according to rights of medication administration
Liaised with the interdisciplinary team and other care providers within the agency and community
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
University of New Brunswick / Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
04.2020
Registered Practical Nursing - undefined
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
04.2014
Skills
Decision-making
Clinical leadership
Care coordination
Team leadership
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Patient advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Wound care
Compassionate and caring
Infection control
Work Planning and Prioritization
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Basic orthopedic certification at Mackenzie health hospital 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered nurse
Brightshores Health Systems
01.2023 - 08.2025
Charge Nurse
Agecare Aurora
01.2022 - Current
Building Supervisor
Bradford Valley Care Community
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Mackenzie health hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered practical nurse
Mackenzie health hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020
Visiting nurse
Saint Elizabeth health care
12.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Practical Nursing - undefined
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
University of New Brunswick / Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning