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
06.2000 - 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
11.1997 - 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, AB01-1997
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
06.2000 - Current
RN
RGH unit 72 Colorectal and general surgery
11.1997 - 2001
Bachelors of Nursing -
University of Calgary
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