Ana Anastasas
Windsor,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and necessary equipment were available as needed.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk patients throughout their hospital stay.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Medical Lab Assistant
Med Labs Of Windsor
04.2006 - 12.2017
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new staff members, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them become proficient in their roles more quickly.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands by effectively managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of quality control.
- Collaborated with laboratory management to implement new policies and procedures aimed at improving overall efficiency, accuracy, and patient care.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following strict sanitation protocols reducing the risk of contamination or cross-contamination between samples.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing clinical information enabling accurate identification of discrepancies or anomalies that could impact test outcomes.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data entry procedures.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by prioritizing tasks and working efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Increased lab safety by strictly adhering to guidelines for chemical storage, waste disposal, and handling of biohazardous materials.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
St Clair College
Windsor, ON04.2016
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Assistant
St Clair College
Windsor, ON04.2005
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Physical Assessment
- End of life care
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Mental health care
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chart updating
- Mobility Assistance
- Data Collection
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Seizure Management
- Acute care expertise
- Patient Discharge
- Intravenous therapy
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient Assessment
- IV setup
- Patient Care
- Peritoneal dialysis
Languages
English
Certification
- CNO registration
- First aid and CPR
- IV start
- Phlebotomy
- PD dialysis
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Medical Lab Assistant
Med Labs Of Windsor
04.2006 - 12.2017
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
St Clair College
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Assistant
St Clair College
- CNO registration
- First aid and CPR
- IV start
- Phlebotomy
- PD dialysis
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