Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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BRITTANY DOWNER

Peterborough,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in the Float Pool. Experience in direct patient care 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

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Assisted healthcare team in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
  • Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care to promote recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
  • Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate healing environment.
  • Trained new staff on clinical protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards of care.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining workflow processes within the nursing unit, optimizing staff productivity levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

Registered Practical Nurse

Riverview Manor
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing nursing practices and care delivery.
  • Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate healing environment.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.

Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare Peterborough
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

Education

Ontario College Diploma - Practical Nursing

Sir Sandford Fleming
Peterborough
06-2015

Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough
04-2015

Skills

  • Geriatric care, Mental Health, PostOp and End-of-life care
  • Vital signs monitoring with complete Head to Toe Assessments and assistance with ADLs
  • Diabetes management
  • Tracheostomy, Catheter, G-Tube, NG Tube, Rectal Tube, IV care
  • Health promotion and Disease Management
  • Long-term care, Community, Hospital
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal, Wound care, IV setup, Medication administration via different routes
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Precepting

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Training

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
06.2023 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Riverview Manor
01.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare Peterborough
07.2019 - 01.2023

Ontario College Diploma - Practical Nursing

Sir Sandford Fleming

Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Sir Sandford Fleming College

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