Bonnie Novakovski
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in hemodialysis at Alberta Health Services, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and infection control. Recognized for delivering compassionate support while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
06.2019 - Current
- Charge Trained
- Provided patient care during hemodialysis treatments and monitored vital signs.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-management techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained and operated dialysis equipment according to safety standards.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to medical staff.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety during procedures.
- Supported patients emotionally to enhance their overall treatment experience.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient activities, treatments, and progress notes.
- Served as a resource person for staff members seeking advice or guidance related to hemodialysis nursing practices.
- Performed venipuncture procedures to access the vascular system prior to dialysis treatments.
- Provided patient education about diet, medications, and lifestyle changes necessary for successful hemodialysis treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physicians' orders as needed throughout treatment sessions.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly while ensuring appropriate medical interventions were taken.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or prognoses.
- Assessed patients for signs or symptoms of complications associated with hemodialysis treatments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Casual Staff Registered Nurse – Community Hemodialysis
Sheldon M. Chumir
Calgary, Canada
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs during shifts.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal care delivery.
- Documented patient progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Educated family members about disease processes, medications, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques, diet, exercise regimens and preventative measures to promote health maintenance.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Part-time Staff Registered Nurse 0.42FTE – Community Hemodialysis
Health on Twelfth
Calgary, Canada
10.2007 - 09.2012
- Day to day duties of a community dialysis unit in Calgary.
- Following SARP and Calgary Health Region policies and procedures.
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
DaVita Dialysis
Norwalk and Shelton, USA
07.2005 - 06.2007
- Performing hemodialysis for patients in chronic renal failure including: holistic assessments of all patients in the unit; monitoring vital signs and appropriate data, evaluate data and intervene as appropriate; initiate and terminate dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistulas or grafts, or catheters, assessment of hemodialysis accesses, administer medications and intravenous solutions; maintain records and reports; educate the patient and their family to comply with physicians’ orders.
- Osteodystrophy Manager – includes monitoring, and ordering blood work and adjusting drug doses (This was part of my job for 5 months when I worked in the Norwalk unit)
- Participate in a team environment
- Working closely with doctors to provide top quality patient care
- Excellent knowledge of the COBE hemodialysis machine
Part-time Staff Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
St. Paul’s Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
05.2001 - 06.2005
- Performing hemodialysis for patients in acute and chronic renal failure including: holistic assessments of all patients in the unit; monitoring vital signs and appropriate data, evaluate data and intervenes as appropriate; initiate and terminate dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistulas or grafts, or catheters; and assessment of hemodialysis accesses.
- Implement patient care plans; administer medications and intravenous solutions; maintain records and reports; educates the patient and their family to comply with physicians’ orders; participates and directs emergency care.
- Using experience, knowledge and expertise to provide in-charge duties for the unit during times when the nurse clinical coordinator is not present
- Includes supervising 8-18 nurses and 2-4 dialysis assistants
- Directs and supervises the activities of other clinical staff as assigned.
- Participates in a team environment
- Working closely with doctors to provide top quality patient care
- Providing “on-call” duty for hours when the unit is closed. This is independent work with no other hemodialysis nurses to use as resources. On-call duty is often performed in an acute ICU setting
- Excellent knowledge of the PHOENIX and Integra hemodialysis machines
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – Medicine Ward
Saskatoon City Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
09.1999 - 05.2001
- Providing holistic assessment and care for patients with various medicine ailments (e.g. COPD, CVA, MI, Angina GI disturbances, palliative care, etc.)
- Skills: Starting IV’s; monitoring and care of central and PICC lines; tube feeds; dressing changes; Foley catheter care; NG and chest tubes care; oxygen therapy; administering blood and blood products; and administering medication
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – General Surgery/Ophthalmology Ward
Saskatoon City Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
04.1999 - 09.1999
Part-time Staff Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Saskatoon City Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
01.1999 - 04.1999
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – Medicine
St. Paul’s Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
08.1998 - 01.1999
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and recovery processes.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical care as needed.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare environment.
- Documented patient progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care updates and revisions based on current assessment findings.
Casual (“Per Diem”) Staff Registered Nurse
Saskatoon City Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
11.1996 - 08.1998
- Medicine, Surgery and ICU
Education
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) -
03.2005
Diploma Nursing - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Kelsey Campus, SIAST
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada05.1996
Professional Assault Responsiveness Training - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Kelsey Campus, SIAST
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada01.1996
Graduated Grade 12 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Holy Cross High School
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada06.1992
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Hemodialysis operation
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Care plan development
References
- Mr. Owen Gaskill, Unit Manager Community Dialysis-Sheldon M. Chumir, (403) 955-6561
- Ms. Tina Ferrari-Smith, BSN RN Nurse Clinician, (403) 955-6744
Personal Information
Title: RN
Professional Status
- 10/01/07, Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Present, CARNA, Canada, Alberta
- 01/01/05, Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), 07/31/07, Connecticut, United States
- 01/01/96, Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), 12/31/05, SRNA, Canada, Saskatchewan
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis
Alberta Health Services
06.2019 - Current
Casual Staff Registered Nurse – Community Hemodialysis
Sheldon M. Chumir
09.2012 - 06.2019
Part-time Staff Registered Nurse 0.42FTE – Community Hemodialysis
Health on Twelfth
10.2007 - 09.2012
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
DaVita Dialysis
07.2005 - 06.2007
Part-time Staff Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
St. Paul’s Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2005
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – Medicine Ward
Saskatoon City Hospital
09.1999 - 05.2001
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – General Surgery/Ophthalmology Ward
Saskatoon City Hospital
04.1999 - 09.1999
Part-time Staff Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Saskatoon City Hospital
01.1999 - 04.1999
Full-time Staff Registered Nurse – Medicine
St. Paul’s Hospital
08.1998 - 01.1999
Casual (“Per Diem”) Staff Registered Nurse
Saskatoon City Hospital
11.1996 - 08.1998
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) -
Diploma Nursing - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Kelsey Campus, SIAST
Professional Assault Responsiveness Training - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Kelsey Campus, SIAST
Graduated Grade 12 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Holy Cross High School