Angelica Prestia
Toronto
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from The Hospital for Sick Children, adept in medication and IV administration, and known for exceptional critical thinking and patient care. Excelled in mentoring staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and leading emergency responses. Proven track record in improving treatment outcomes and fostering professional growth in nursing students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2008 - 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidade Federal De Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo - Brazil01-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidade Federal De Sao Paulo
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