Brenda Ochola
Mississauga
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse bringing 10+ years of substantial experience providing person centered, high quality and safe care to patients in acute care, long term care and community-based settings.
Highly focused on team collaboration, achieving positive patient/client outcomes and adaptable to changing healthcare needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, General Internal Medicine
Trillium Health Partner-Credit Valley Hospital
Mississauga, Ontario
11.2024 - Current
- Quickly assess acutely ill patients, collaborate with physicians and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educate patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN, Acute Respite Care
Sherbourne Health Centre
05.2014 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments to 14 patient’s who are homeless, under housed or socially isolated
- Administer appropriate treatment/course of action; develop and maintain care plans; administer prescribed medications and document according to the organization and nursing standards
- Provide care for homeless or under housed patient’s who have medical or mental health issues pre and post operatively or undergoing cancer treatments on the unit.
RN, Integrated Care Supervisor
Canes Community Care
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversaw the operations of the Trillium Health Partners @Home Program through Canes Community Care
- In collaboration with over 50 patients and their families per caseload, I assessed their care needs and developed individual care plans to achieve optimum health and quality of life from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess clients and deliver appropriate treatment to divert emergency visits while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, BSO Lead
City of Toronto Senior Services & Long-Term Care
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to support over 30 patients with responsive behaviors, by conducting assessments, creating behavior support care plans, coaching staff and caregivers, monitoring progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary team and external resources
- Successfully led the antipsychotic quality improvement project which decreased inappropriate usage from 19% to 5% to improved patient safety and care quality
- Provided management presence in the Home during off hours as the Registered Nurse in Charge and ensured quality care delivery and patient safety
- Completed RAI-MDS assessments for residents on my caseloads, ensured care plans were accurate, conducted quality improvement audits and supported staffing shortages by ensuring shifts were filled off hours
RN, IPAC Assistant Lead
City of Toronto Senior Services & Long-Term Care
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Led the infection prevention and control initiatives as an IPAC assistant, ensured compliance with best practices and regulatory standards
- Collaborated with IPAC team to implement protocols, conduct audits and promote safe healthcare environment
RN, Accreditation Lead
City of Toronto Senior Services & Long Term Care
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported the planning, implementation, and coordination of the accreditation preparation and survey process
- Led self-evaluation activities, identified areas for improvement, conducted education sessions to over 300 staff and promoted a culture of quality improvement in the 250 bed -long-term care home
RN, Charge Nurse
City of Toronto Senior Services and Long-Term Care
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Reported to the Manager of Resident Care, provided leadership and direction to nursing and personal care team
- Administered medication and treatment to over 50 residents on the unit, performed administrative duties, participated in nursing practice meetings and reviewed care policies and procedures where needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York University
Toronto, ON01.2012
Skills
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Work well under pressure and can prioritize in stressful fast-paced clinical environment
- Competent with computer and familiar with Epic, MedTech, Accuro, Procura, Alaya care, HPG, CHRIS, Point Click Care, POC and Microsoft software systems
- Reliable, flexible and have excellent time management and organization skills
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team, including mentoring students
- Fast learner, seeking growth and interested in personal professional development
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and teaching skills
- Strong leadership with the ability to work both in a team and independently
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making skills
- Understand Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care
Certification
- Member in Good Standing, College of Nurses of Ontario-CNO
- Basic Life Support-BLS, Heart & Stroke
- IV Insertion and Maintenance
- P.I.E.C.E.S. and Gentle Persuasive Approach
- Physical Assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN, General Internal Medicine
Trillium Health Partner-Credit Valley Hospital
11.2024 - Current
RN, Integrated Care Supervisor
Canes Community Care
02.2023 - 08.2024
RN, Accreditation Lead
City of Toronto Senior Services & Long Term Care
02.2022 - 11.2022
RN, BSO Lead
City of Toronto Senior Services & Long-Term Care
01.2017 - 12.2022
RN, IPAC Assistant Lead
City of Toronto Senior Services & Long-Term Care
01.2017 - 12.2022
RN, Charge Nurse
City of Toronto Senior Services and Long-Term Care
06.2014 - 01.2017
RN, Acute Respite Care
Sherbourne Health Centre
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York University
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