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Andrea Anderson

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients in a fast paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and high stress situations. Consistently working well in a team environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

FMC unit 30/31 Burn unit, Plastic and ENT Surgery
2000.06 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, precepted multiple RN and LPN students contributing to a supportive work environment.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patient's to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
  • Worked with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing quickly changing conditions.
  • Managed patients recovering for surgical and medical procedures.
  • Provided skilled and timely emergency response to critically ill patients.
  • Administer medications via oral, IV, PCA, PCEA, HDC, subcutaneous and IM injections and monitor response.
  • Complex wound care including burn wound debridement, skin graft care, wound packing, vac dressings, frostbite care and leech therapy.
  • Airway management with new and established tracheostomies and laryngectomies.
  • Charge nurse trained.
  • Trained with Arterial lines, CVCs, IV administration of lidocaine and ketamine.

RN

RGH unit 72 Colorectal and general surgery
1997.11 - 2001
  • Cared for pre op and postoperative patients with abdominal surgery.
  • Worked closely with enterostomal nurses for patients with new ostomies.
  • Care and removal of drains, sutures and staples.
  • Administration of TPN.

Education

Bachelors of Nursing -

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
1997-01

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Pain management
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Team work and collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN

FMC unit 30/31 Burn unit, Plastic and ENT Surgery
2000.06 - Current

RN

RGH unit 72 Colorectal and general surgery
1997.11 - 2001

Bachelors of Nursing -

University of Calgary
Andrea Anderson