Advanced Certified Registered Nurse (RNc) with ten years' experience in urban and remote emergency and primary care settings. Accustomed to assessing and treating complex medical concerns, while managing ever-changing conditions, in acute and critical care environments. Offering a diverse clinical knowledge background, advanced patient assessments and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nursing and Healthcare/ RN First Call
Solutions Staffing
01.2019 - Current
Utilizing advanced history collection methods, clinical assessment skills and informed judgment in the management of common and predictable health conditions
Applying extended scope of practice including the ability to diagnose, prescribe and dispense medications within the practice standards outlined by the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC
Communicating with healthcare team members, specialists and BC's Patient Transfer Network, using electronic health services for patient consultations and transfers to higher level of care facilities
Providing prenatal and postnatal education, immunizations across the lifespan, as well as continuing care and management of chronic health conditions within in remote and rural communities
Spearheaded remote community projects, such as a Pediatric Resuscitation, DKA and RSI binder as well as instructing in-services for the nursing and clinical team surrounding RSI skills and ventilator review/training.
Emergency, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care RN
Fraser Health
04.2013 - Current
Triaging and managing care for patients based on their acuity in Western Canada's highest volume emergency department as well as within primary and critical care settings
Assessing patients throughout the lifespan, pediatric to geriatric, and initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient, treat the concerns identified and aid in their discharge or admission for continuing care
Providing a leadership role within the department covering for the Patient Care Coordinator as well as mentoring student nurses/new graduates and assisting them in building foundational skills, competence and knowledge within their scope of practice
Actively participating in the interprofessional care team by consistently communicating information with the interdisciplinary team as well as patients and their families to meet the individual's goals of care.
Occupational Health Nurse
24/7 Occupational & Emergency Medicine Solutions Inc. (OEMS)
12.2021 - 10.2023
Working in a rural camp environment to assess and treat occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries, as well as emergent assessments and transfers to higher level of care
Implementing measures aimed towards health promotion, health maintenance, injury/disease prevention, rehabilitation of workers and the promotion of a safe and healthy inclusive workplace
Promoting personal health in the workplace through creation of educational material and programs for employees on acute and chronic health management, communicable disease and mental health and well-being
Designing and implementing health programs in the camp including physical fitness, health assessments and education promotion through health topic discussions, posters and handouts.
Site Access Coordinator
Fraser Health (FH)
09.2019 - 09.2022
Working with the interprofessional care team to allocate hospital resources, coordinate patient placement and determine site wide bed availability using statistics and projected capacity
Serving as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff by demonstrating and sharing clinical expertise and providing clinical guidance
Participating in internal committees to provide an organizational perspective of trends as well as communicate opportunities for improvement regarding patient placement or policies
Coordinating clinical and operational decisions after hours when the service leaders/managers are unavailable.
Education
Critical Care Nursing Specialty with Distinction -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
12.2021
RN First Call Advanced Practice Certificate: Remote Nursing & Reproductive Health -