Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical positions
Certification
Additional Information
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Brandi Donnelly

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Committed to ensuring the success of new staff and students, and an enthusiastic teacher and mentor.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The Ottawa Hospital
11.2016 - Current


  • Manage patients pre-operatively as well as post-operative patients recovering from medical or surgical orthopedic procedures; such as bone/joint ORIF, knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopies, rotator cuff repair, AKA, BKA, IM nail, external fixation, Girdlestone, I and D’s, etc, as well as caring for non-operative orthopedic patients.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Safely and diligently caring for patients with whom plastic surgery is involved, monitoring skin and muscle flaps and assessing for possible surgical complications.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Establishing IV access
  • Achieving sterile technique when performing complex wound management, vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) dressings, urinary catheter insertion, dressing and cap changes for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), etc.
  • Caring for patients with NG tubes, feeding tubes, parental nutrition, ostomies, nephrology tubes.
  • Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Massage Therapist

Self-employed
06.2005 - Current
  • Promote health and wellbeing by educating clients on the benefits of regular massage therapy and providing self-care recommendations.
  • Boost client satisfaction by attentively listening to their concerns and adjusting my approach accordingly for a more personalized experience.
  • Foster a loyal clientele base through exceptional service, compassionate care, and consistently delivering positive results in addressing clients wellness goals.
  • Provid treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
  • Establish and implement massage protocols and procedures.
  • Expand professional knowledge through continuous education in advanced massage techniques, industry trends, and best practices.
  • Maintain client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Work with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
  • Assess clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
  • Advise clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
  • Provide safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during client appointments.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2016

Human Kinetics - Human Kinetics

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy

International Academy of Massage Therapy
Ottawa, ON
06.2005

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient centered care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Leadership and Charge Nurse
  • Precepting
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Team coordination
  • Relationship building

Clinical positions

Student Nursing Consolidation

January 2016- April 2016

Queensway Carleton Hospital

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)


  • Advanced patient assessments
  • Continuous vital signs monitoring and Interpretation
  • Neurological assessments including level of consciousness, motor responses, pupil reactions, GCS etc
  • Cardiac assessments including ECG/EKG interpretation
  • Respiratory assessments including blood gas analysis to assess oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status.
  • Caring for patients on mechanical ventilation: setting and adjusting ventilator parameters, troubleshooting alarms, and weaning patients from mechanical support.
  • Hemodynamic monitoring: Interpreting hemodynamic data from devices such as arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP) monitors, and pulmonary artery catheters to guide fluid and medication management.
  • Starting, maintaining, and titrating iv sedation and other medications.
  • Presenting complex patients in nursing rounds

Certification

  • College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  • Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
  • College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) level HCP
  • WHMIS and AODA certificate
  • N95 Mask Fit certificate

Additional Information

Preceptor to new hires, new graduate nurses, and consolidation nursing students both for the RN and RPN programs.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

The Ottawa Hospital
11.2016 - Current

Registered Massage Therapist

Self-employed
06.2005 - Current

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

University of Ottawa

Human Kinetics - Human Kinetics

University of Ottawa

Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy

International Academy of Massage Therapy

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