Bernadette Goody
Hope,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in the fast-paced environment of an ER and on a medical floor. Community Nursing experience at Sto:lo Health during preceptorship working with communities and individuals to support well-being and access to resources and health information, providing pre and post natal care, child and developmental resources and support, and immunizations; and provide wound care and facilitate home support. Continuing to gain experience with difficult and high-acuity patients and high-stress situations in a rural ER, managing access to resources and communication with larger hospitals. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Seeking part-time or casual position in Community Nursing to support and promote well-being for populations in Rural/Remote areas with the goal of continuing to build skills and knowledge base for the transition to Remote Health Centers with FNHA.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Fraser Health Authority
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, disease process, and management and lifestyle options in conjunction with physician
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Continuing to work on providing skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Employed Student Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to consolidate and learn new skills and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, SC, and IM injections and monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes or reactions to experienced nursing staff.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures-administered close patient care, monitored and supported postoperative recovery, and facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness
Club Kids Instructor and Support Worker
District Of Mission
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate creative, educational, and recreational activities for children ages 5-12, while maintaining safety and order.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children with developmental and behavioural disabilities
- Created safe and engaging play environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Managed difficult behaviours and conflict between children and liaised and collaborated with parents and guardians in the event of an incident during the program or to discuss child progress
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC04.2023
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Project Planning
- Resource Utilization
Certifications & Accomplishments
- Certified BLS- Basic Life Support, Heart and Stroke Foundation - November 2023
- Certified ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Heart and Stroke Foundation - November 2023
- In process of completing rural ECEP program at Fraser Canyon Hospital
- Collaborated with team of 3 in creating community outreach education and awareness presentations
- Completion of PEARLS for Immunization Practice Course
- Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency Course during Preceptorship
- Completion of Take-Home Naloxone Training
- Completion of BCIT Nephrology Nursing Theory 1 Course
- Registered BC Health Care Aide and Community Health Worker
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Fraser Health Authority
07.2023 - Current
Employed Student Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
08.2021 - 12.2022
Club Kids Instructor and Support Worker
District Of Mission
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of The Fraser Valley
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