Candace Sheriffe

Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 1 year of inpatient surgical care experience, skilled in pre- and post-operative patient management, acute care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments with a strong focus on patient safety, surgical protocols, and evidence-based practice. Eager to apply clinical skills and practical surgical knowledge in a fast-paced Operating Room environment to enhance surgical outcomes.

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Trillium Health Partners [09/01/23-12/31/23] Assessed and monitored vital signs, respiratory efforts, and overall well-being of neonates, Provided support and educated parents about the care needs of their newborn, Learned specialized techniques when caring for babies with complex conditions such as jaundice, prematurity, and hypoglycemia.
• General Surgery, Etobicoke General Hospital [05/01/23-08/31/23] Assessed post-operative surgical incisions, cleaned wounds, applied the appropriate dressings, and monitored for signs of infections or complications, Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributed to patient care discussions, and collaborated on implementing care plans, Ensured that medications were delivered correctly utilizing the 8 rights of medication of administration and monitored patients for adverse reactions, effectiveness and side effects as well as documented appropriately
• Mental Health, Humber River Hospital [01/01/23- 04/30/23] Implemented the principles of therapeutic communication to help manage and de-escalate responsive behaviors to ensure physical safety at all points, Implemented pharmacological knowledge to administer psychotropic medications and monitored for any therapeutic effects or adverse reactions, Monitored changes in patient’s physiological, behavioural, and mental status and act, report, and document as they occur
• Community Health, Langstaff Square Care Community [09/01/22-12/31/22] Conducted behavioral and mental health assessments utilizing mini mental state examination (MMSE), geriatric depression scale (GDS) and suicidal assessment and utilized the nursing process to devise or modify an individualized care plan for residents, Engaged in discussions with behavioural resource support lead for guidance on how to improve interventions regarding resident care, Engaged with residents and acted as a physical, emotional, social, and mental support for them
• Maternity Health, Humber River Hospital [01/01/22-04/30/22] Educated new mom, new father, and family members regarding newborn and postpartum care, Assessed, identified, and promptly responded to postpartum complications such as hemorrhaging and infection, Assessed, monitored, and responded to the needs of mothers and babies in a timely manner
• Medical Surgical, Scarborough Health Network, Centenary [09/01/21-12/31/21] Monitored patient vital signs, performed head to toe assessments and administered medication in accordance with physician treatment plans under the supervision of a co-assigned nurse, Applied and maintained the principles of sterility to complete dressing changes, Modified plan of care according to effective and ineffective nursing interventions

• CPR/BLS certified