Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Angela McMillan

Portage la Prairie,Manitoba

Summary

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Healthcare professional equipped with wealth of nursing experience, specializing in optimizing patient care and resource allocation. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting seamlessly to dynamic healthcare settings. Recognized for clinical expertise and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Resource Nurse, Dialysis

Southern Health Sante Sud
07.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Optimized staffing levels through efficient resource allocation during high census periods or staff shortages.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations.
  • Implemented strategies for timely pain management interventions, increasing overall patient comfort levels during their stay.
  • Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by consistently following infection control guidelines and reporting any potential hazards or safety concerns.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams during care plan meetings, ensuring comprehensive approaches to patient care were developed and implemented effectively.
  • Identified areas for process improvement within the department, leading to increased efficiency and quality of care delivered to patients.

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Southern Health Sante Sud
01.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit

Southern Health Sante Sud
08.2015 - 01.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Health Care Aide

Southern Health Sante Sud
06.2006 - 08.2015
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
08-2015

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Health promotion
  • Quality improvement
  • Disease prevention
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening

Timeline

Client Resource Nurse, Dialysis

Southern Health Sante Sud
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Southern Health Sante Sud
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit

Southern Health Sante Sud
08.2015 - 01.2021

Health Care Aide

Southern Health Sante Sud
06.2006 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Angela McMillan