Brenda Shaley
197 Giltspur Drive, North York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Affinity Nursing Recruitment
2017.01 - 2024.05
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vanguard Health
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Acute Stroke Unit/Rehabilitation
Waikato Hospital
2010.09 - 2017.01
- Assessed and managed TIA, stroke and post-thrombolysed patients.
- Responded to code stroke.
- Performed acute stroke swallow screen.
- Involved in the management of inpatient rehabilitation such as goal setting and ongoing health teaching with the patient and their families especially on managing daily living activities independently.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Facility Trainer for Functional Independence Measure for the three rehabilitation wards of the hospital.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Athenree Resthome And Hospital
2010.04 - 2010.09
- Development of care plans which addresses personal needs, health care needs, rehabilitation needs, maintenance of function needs and care of the dying.
- Managed care from admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
- Maintaining functional and professional relationships with residents, visitors, staff, relatives, other team members, and those in external agencies.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for residents, providing direct care, delegating assignments and supervising team including health care assistance.
- Concerns and complaints are followed through and auctioned.
Registered Nurse, Emergency & Medical Ward
Abatan Emergency Hospital
2007.10 - 2008.03
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized delivery of care and maintained patient flow in the department.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures such as minor surgeries and child births.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated transfer and escorted patient to other health facilities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, New Zealand03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03.2007
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Acute Illness
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient Triage
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Trauma Nursing
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vanguard Health
2023.08 - 2023.11
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Affinity Nursing Recruitment
2017.01 - 2024.05
Registered Nurse, Acute Stroke Unit/Rehabilitation
Waikato Hospital
2010.09 - 2017.01
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Athenree Resthome And Hospital
2010.04 - 2010.09
Registered Nurse, Emergency & Medical Ward
Abatan Emergency Hospital
2007.10 - 2008.03
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
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