ALEXANDRA JEAN PIERRE ISAAC
Stittsville,Canada
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Hull Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Pre-op preparation and Post-op Observation
- Blood transfusion, Immuno Globulin IV transfusion
- Albumin IV, Win Rho Vaccine
- Pre-admission preparation, evaluations, teaching patients, checking labs and imagery test results.
- Before surgery work in collaboration with the Internist, Anesthetist, Ergo and Surgeon to make sure all patients are well prepared for their surgery
- Assist gastroenterologist with coloscopy and gastroscopy
CHARGE NURSE
Granite Ridge Care
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Assess residents, review, and evaluate residents' care plans, monitor residents’ health, note changes, and assess needs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
IMMUNIZER LEAD NURSE
City of Ottawa
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Inspect the finished product by checking appearance, and measurements, looking for defects such as dead spots or bubbles
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Remind staff to avoid vaccine wastage and report incidents
- Led a team of nurses in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining a professional working environment.
CHARGE NURSE
ROCAN (Stoneridge Manor)
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Monitor staff performance and refer concerns to the Director of care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
St Vincent Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE, MED-SURG UNIT Clinical Field
Queensway Carleton Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Worked with a variety of patients in the medical-surgical unit, tasks included were:
- Followed clinical pathways for hip, knee, and abdominal surgeries
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
REGISTERED NURSE Clinical Field
Montfort Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care, and catheter insertion
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals, and managing pain
REGISTERED NURSE Clinical Field
Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals, and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests, and minor procedures
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2018
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
LA CITÉ COLLÉGIALE
OTTAWA, ON05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Vaccine administration
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Certification
- CPR certified through the American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse Licensed with CNO And OIIQ
- Practical Nurse Licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Hull Hospital
05.2023 - Current
CHARGE NURSE
Granite Ridge Care
09.2021 - 02.2024
IMMUNIZER LEAD NURSE
City of Ottawa
03.2021 - 09.2021
CHARGE NURSE
ROCAN (Stoneridge Manor)
03.2021 - 08.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, MED-SURG UNIT Clinical Field
Queensway Carleton Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
REGISTERED NURSE Clinical Field
Montfort Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
REGISTERED NURSE Clinical Field
Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2017
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
St Vincent Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
LA CITÉ COLLÉGIALE
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