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
Peterborough06-2015
Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough04-2015
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