To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
City Of Ottawa: Gary Armstrong Home
01.2019 - Current
Performed Risk assessments, crisis management, gentle persuasive approach,
Managed units with variety of patients, staff, while adapting to changing situations effectively
Provided education and constructive feedback to nursing students
Adhered to applicable regulations, legislations, and protocols
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Current person-centered care champion- assisting in project implementation
Clinical Instructor
Algonquin College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Provide clinical instruction to students in clinical settings on course and industry related topics.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
Registered Practical Nurse
The Perley Rideau Veterans Health Center
11.2001 - 01.2019
In addition to regular duties, assisted in implementing project to reduce hospitalizations by 80 percent, assisted in successful implementation of respite and convalescent program.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Experienced in gentle persuasive approach in de-escalating challenging situations
Education
Masters - Health Care Administration
Walden University, U.S.A.
Massachusetts
08.2023
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Algonquin College
Ottawa-Canada
09.2009
Diploma - Adult Education and Extramural Studies
Fourah Bay College-University of Sierra Leone
Freetown-Sierra Leone
09.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History and Sociology
Fourah Bay College: University of Sierra Leone
Freetown-Sierra Leone
09.1998
Skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to collaborate and effective interpersonal skill
Goal oriented and collaborator
Team leadership, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Knowledgeable about change theory management, project management, patient-centered approach, and other quality improvement initiatives