Ashley McLean 14039881
Cambridge,ON
Summary
With nearly a decade of dedicated service as a nurse, I have cultivated invaluable experience and honed essential skills. Now, I am eager to explore new avenues in my nursing career, aiming to leverage my expertise for a profound and positive influence on patient care. I am actively seeking opportunities that will facilitate my professional growth and allow me to contribute significantly to the healthcare field
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Oncology, Grand River Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Proficiently oversee and coordinate the care of patients diagnosed with a diverse range of cancers, with a particular emphasis on hematological conditions.
- Skillfully administer chemotherapy via intravenous, oral, and subcutaneous routes.
- Expertly manage and maintain various central lines, including PICC lines, ports, and apheresis lines.
- Compassionately deliver palliative care, specializing in end-of-life support and effective management of palliative pain symptoms, including the utilization of PCA pumps.
RN - Emergency
Grand River Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Providing care for patients of all ages in various acute, subacute, intermediate, and ambulatory care settings within the Emergency department
- Managing a high volume of acute patients, effectively prioritizing and delivering quality care in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiently performing a broad range of nursing procedures, including wound care, IV insertions, catheterizations, NG tube insertions, and respiratory care
- Administering a wide range of medications, including insulin and IV antibiotics, with great attention to accuracy and patient safety
- Assessing and managing patients with diverse medical conditions, ranging from diabetes and strokes to sepsis, respiratory distress, fractures, and wounds.
RN - Float Pool
Grand River Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Rotated through four different units, including Pediatrics, NICU, Childbirth, and Emergency Department.
RN – Pediatrics/NICU
Grand River Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided care for diverse pediatric patient populations, including management of Type 1 diabetes and education, treatment of sepsis, post-operative care for appendectomies and tonsillectomy, and management of various respiratory conditions such as RSV, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, fracture injuries, and enteric feeding
- Cross-trained in the NICU, proficient in managing stable pre-term infants with a range of conditions such as NG-tube feeds, IV care and medications, hypoglycemia, bradycardia/apnea spells, hyperbilirubinemia, and providing breastfeeding and newborn education to parents.
RN - ICU
Grand River Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed patients in unstable and life-threatening conditions
- Gained valuable skills in endotracheal tube management, tracheostomy care, and ventilators
- Managed a diverse patient population with conditions such as drug overdose, pneumonia, seizures, and myocardial infarctions
- Significantly enhanced proficiency in assessing patients and understanding human body systems.
RN - Complex Pediatrics Home Care
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided nursing care for medically complex children during in the community.
RN – St Luke's Long-Term Care
Cambridge
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw the care of 114 residents in long-term care, retirement, and apartment settings
- Lead staff during emergencies, conflicts, and scheduling issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON12.2013
Skills
- Able to effectively manage a patient assignments independently on a daily basis, while ensuring timely and accurate care delivery, prioritizing competing demands, and demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Extensive background in educating patients and their families on health management, utilizing effective teaching strategies to promote understanding and engagement in disease prevention and treatment
- Expertise in IV insertion, accessing port-a-cath's, and PICC line maintenance and blood collection
- Highly efficient and capable of remaining composed while responding swiftly to emergency situations, using well-developed skills to address critical issues and ensure timely and effective resolution
- Adept at performing thorough and accurate physical assessments for all ages, utilizing sound clinical judgement and proficiency in utilizing assessment tools and techniques
- Highly dependable and accountable, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to professional excellence
- Dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized patient care by employing a patient-centered approach, fostering trust and rapport with patients, and consistently meeting their unique needs and preferences
- Collaborative and skilled at working effectively with diverse interdisciplinary teams, promoting a positive and supportive environment, and leveraging strong communication skills to achieve common goals
- Proficient in utilizing a diverse range of electronic documentation and computer programs, including Cerner, Meditech, and HED, to accurately record patient information and facilitate efficient workflow
Certification
- CPR/BCLS, 01/2023
- PALS, 05/2023
- ACLS, 01/2023
- Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course - deSouza, 07/2023
- Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice - deSouza, 05/2023
- Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, 07/2015
Timeline
RN
Oncology, Grand River Hospital
09.2023 - Current
RN - Emergency
Grand River Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2023
RN - Float Pool
Grand River Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2019
RN - ICU
Grand River Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017
RN - Complex Pediatrics Home Care
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
12.2015 - 08.2016
RN – Pediatrics/NICU
Grand River Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2018
RN – St Luke's Long-Term Care
Cambridge
05.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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