Alexandra Greene
East Chezzetcook,Nova Scotia
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers based on the identified needs of patients during their primary care visits.
- Conducted physical examinations, ordered diagnostic tests, interpreted results, and formulated diagnoses.
- Contributed to quality improvement efforts within the practice by identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing new strategies accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based practice principles to guide clinical decision-making in the management of acute and chronic health conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Served as a mentor for new nurse practitioners entering the field, offering guidance on best practices in primary care nursing while fostering professional growth among colleagues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive primary care services and addressing individual health concerns.
REGISTERED NURSE
Halifax Infirmary, Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2018 - Current
- Monitoring patients post op Cardiovascular surgery
- Coordinates and participates in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care
- Provide professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to patients
- Work in fast-paced environment
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients by advanced assessment and continuous monitoring
- Orientate new staff to unit.
REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE PROGRAM
Health Science Center, Eastern Health
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Coordinates and participates in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care
- Provide professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to patients
- Work in fast-paced environment
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients by advanced assessment and continuous monitoring
- Assist physicians with procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE
Diagnostic, Janeway, Eastern Health
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Pre and post pediatric sedation/ recovery
- Proficient pediatric female catheterization
- Working closely with pediatric oncology patients to help facilitate their care
- Nurse Liaison with multi disciplines in navigating patient's care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Diagnostic Imaging, Health Science Center, Eastern Health
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Coordinates and participates in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients/clients/residents by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care
- Provide continuous advanced assessment and monitoring of patients pre, during, and post procedure as necessary (i.e., Review patient history, vital signs, blood work, chart, medication)
- Provide emergency, health promotion, curative, supportive, rehabilitative, and palliative services
- Assist physicians with procedures in Ultrasound, CT (i.e., Circulating and scrub nurse)
- Perform IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion, PCA pump setup, administers conscious sedation, neuro visual/neuro signs monitoring, aseptic techniques, drapes patients, sterile scrub techniques, and thrombolytics
- Provide professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to patients/clients/residents.
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT
Long Term, Pleasant View Towers, Eastern Health
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Participates in the delivery of holistic, supportive care to residents by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of care for residents
- Provides nursing care and support to other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve safe and effective care to residents.
Education
Master of Nursing- Family of All Ages Nurse Practitioner -
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS05.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
St. John's, NL05.2017
Skills
- Excellent communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and demonstrated ability to adapt to and cope with change
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Programs, including Outlook
- Experience with ability to organize and maintain client health records within an EMR
- Strong understanding of health promotion, population health, and determinants of health theory and practice
- Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness, and organizational health
- Comprehensive head to toe assessment
- Critical thinking
- Patient care oversight
- Compassionate and caring
- Test interpretations
- Collaborative Practice
- Patient Education
Certification
- College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Critical Care Nursing Program
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, HCP CPR
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
Registration
College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
Committee
Quality Initiative Project
Continuing Education
- Critical care orientation course (Newfoundland) (2017)
- Critical care nursing course -RNDPC (2018)
- PHIA Training (2018)
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) (2018)
- Permanent and temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) (2018)
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) (2018)
- WHMIS (2022)
- Adverse blood transfusion events competency corticated (2022)
- Compressed gas safety training (2022)
- Medical Abortion Training(2023)
- MoCA training (2023)
- Medical Certificate of Death Training (2023)
- Online Self- Assessment Program of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (2023)
Languages
English
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Halifax Infirmary, Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2018 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, CRITICAL CARE PROGRAM
Health Science Center, Eastern Health
01.2018 - 09.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Diagnostic, Janeway, Eastern Health
09.2017 - 09.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Diagnostic Imaging, Health Science Center, Eastern Health
05.2017 - 09.2018
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT
Long Term, Pleasant View Towers, Eastern Health
05.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Nursing- Family of All Ages Nurse Practitioner -
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Nursing -
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
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