Accomplished nursing professional with extensive leadership experience and a specialization in wound and stoma care (NSWOC). Proven ability to drive quality improvement initiatives and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and increased staff proficiency. Strong clinical judgment combined with exceptional relationship-building skills has led to significant advancements in care standards and improved team dynamics. Aiming to leverage expertise to further elevate patient care quality within a hospital environment.
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Aida Jazavac
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Saint Elizabeth Health CareBurlington, Ontario
Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated clients within the community for wound and stoma care needs.
- Evaluated stomas and wounds, offering guidance to visiting nurses.
- Developed tailored treatment solutions for stoma and wound care in accordance with industry standards.
- Promoted optimal healing through client relationship development.
- Facilitated client learning in handling complications related to stoma care.
CAMA Woodlands Nursing HomeBurlington, Canada
Director of Care
01.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Managed daily functions and responsibilities of the nursing department.
- Oversaw mid-level managers including Clinical Coordinator, two Nurse Practitioners, PSW Manager and Nursing Educator.
- Implemented regulations under the Fixing Long Term Care Homes Act.
- Ensured compliance with best practices to preserve standing as an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization.
- Oversaw daily care provided by nursing team.
- Implemented strategic action plans to boost quality improvement metrics.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for team growth.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to determine equipment needs aligned with residents' care dynamics.
- Designed and revamped nursing orientation programs to address evolving workforce requirements.
- Updated safety measures and emergency guidelines to address identified deficiencies annually.
- Collaborated with community partners like LifeLabs, mobile X-ray, U/S, and Psychogeriatric Outreach to coordinate comprehensive care for residents.
- Monitored and controlled spending within the nursing department to align with fiscal goals.
- Supervised employee performance using structured discipline procedures.
CAMA Woodlands Nursing HomeBurlington, Canada
Charge Nurse
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Assisted doctors during patient rounds.
- Conducted assessments, formulated nursing diagnoses, and created comprehensive care plans.
- Facilitated discussions in care meetings for enhanced team coordination.
- Addressed family matters with discretion.
- Oversaw strategic initiatives for managing incontinence effectively.
- Delivered training sessions focused on optimizing incontinence care techniques.
The University of Ottawa Heart InstituteOttawa, Canada
Registered Nurse
09.2009 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Provided nursing care to patients in cardiology and cardiac surgery units.
- Directed assessment and nursing diagnosis to create integrated care plans.
- Telemetry monitoring
- Provided patient-centric education on cardiac health conditions.
- ECG interpretation
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy.
- Blood procurement
Education
Wound Ostomy And Continence InstituteOttawa, ON
Nurse specializing in Wounds, Ostomy and Continence in Canada Program from Specialized Nursing
01.2025
University Overview
Expected Completion in January 2025
- This course has a requirement for 225hrs of mentorship in each of the tri specialties
- 75hrs of ostomy mentorship completed with Acclaim Health in Community and Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington.
- 75hrs of wound mentorship completed at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, ON.
- 75hrs of continence mentorship completed in the community with SE Health in Hamilton, ON
York University Health Leadership Network
Director of Care in Clinical Leadership Professional Certificate
06.2021
University Overview
University of OttawaOttawa, ON
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing
01.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Evidence-based practice
- Health promotion
- Nursing documentation
- Patient consultation
- Patient education
- Dementia care
- Training staff
- Time management abilities
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multitasking capacity
- Healthcare program planning
- Organizational skills
- Wound care
- Stoma Care
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft office
- Delegation and motivation
- Relationship building
References
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
10.2024 - Current
Director of Care
CAMA Woodlands Nursing Home
01.2013 - Current
Charge Nurse
CAMA Woodlands Nursing Home
01.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute
09.2009 - 04.2010
Wound Ostomy And Continence Institute
Nurse specializing in Wounds, Ostomy and Continence in Canada Program from Specialized Nursing
York University Health Leadership Network
Director of Care in Clinical Leadership Professional Certificate
University of Ottawa
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing
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