Alicia Vidal
Ajax,Canada
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients of various ages and conditions. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments while working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with other healthcare professionals to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Collaborated with various members within the organization to provide safe environments for the employees and clientele.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
Richmond Hill, Ontario
05.2017 - Current
- Achievements:
- Nurse Of The Year 2024
- Responsibilities:
- Assisted with writing interim assessment reports on the clients
- Scheduling staff
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned clients
- Administered, monitor plus evaluate effectiveness of medications and treatments according to physician orders through ongoing assessments
- Documented client progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all clients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional, psychological and spiritual support plus comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled clients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with clients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
Firstaff Healthcare Services Inc.
Unionville, ON
06.2004 - 05.2017
- Achievements:
- A member of the Joint and Health Safety Committee
- Responsibilities:
- Provided care at-home and various healthcare settings
- Quadriplegic nursing care
- Scheduling staff
- Direct nursing care within client's homes or health care facilities
- Assisted with meeting and the intake of new hires
- Assisted with writing interim assessment reports on the clients
- Documentation within an electronic system
- Assisted with vaccine administration
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for the clients
- Recorded client condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client care plans.
Education
Diploma -
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
Toronto, ON06.1998
Skills
- Medical assessments for new and existing clients
- Health care consultation with various healthcare professionals
- ADL assistance
- Family advocacy
- Direct nursing care within client's homes or health care facilities
- G-tube care
- Child development
- Diabetes management for pediatrics and adults
- At-home healthcare
- Quadriplegic nursing care
- Scheduling staff
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Firstaff Healthcare Services Inc.
06.2004 - 05.2017
Diploma -
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology