Amanda Gunn
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Professional and compassionate registered practical nurse with over five years experience providing trauma informed care in various settings. Dedicated to supporting people experiencing substance use disorder, mental health illness, street involvement and incarceration. Well versed in critical thinking, decision making and initiating interventions while practicing within the framework of harm reduction and professional ethics.
Handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oasis Shift Leader
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
2019.12 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Registered Practical Nurse
Ottawa Carletong Detenction Centre - Agency
2021.06 - 2023.02
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Practical Nurse
Ottawa Inner City Health
2017.12 - 2019.12
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Mental Health Nursing RN/RPN Certificate
Durham College
Oshawa, ONDiploma - Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON09.2017
Skills
- Team Leader
- Charismatic Leader
- Proven Team Leader
- Effective Team Leader
Certification
- Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, Panel on Research Ethics - January 2023
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Ottawa Carletong Detenction Centre - Agency
2021.06 - 2023.02
Oasis Shift Leader
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
2019.12 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Ottawa Inner City Health
2017.12 - 2019.12
Mental Health Nursing RN/RPN Certificate
Durham College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
- Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, Panel on Research Ethics - January 2023
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