Registered Nurse
Cathy Bergeron
Extendicare Kapuskasing
Moonbeam,Ontario
30
years of professional experience
Results-driven clinical coordinator with extensive experience in enhancing patient care and service delivery. Expertise in team collaboration, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving, focused on driving quality improvements and fostering positive relationships within healthcare environments.
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in developing engaging course materials and fostering student participation. Skilled in innovative teaching strategies and promoting critical thinking, ready to enhance learning outcomes in academic settings.
Work History
College Teacher RPN Program
1 Year 5 Months- Developed engaging course materials to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve classroom engagement and participation.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Developed innovative curriculum design to cater to individual student needs and foster academic success.
- Promoted critical thinking skills among students by integrating problem-solving activities into daily lessons.
- Collaborated with other educators to share resources, ideas, and strategies for enhancing instructional practices across disciplines.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
Clinical Coordinator
3 Years 9 Months- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery and improve client satisfaction.
- Implemented care plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Developed training programs for staff on best practices in patient care and operational efficiencies.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and families, fostering positive relationships and support networks.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, driving continuous improvements in service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Registered Nurse
4 Years- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
- Administered critical care interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
Director of Care
12 Years 4 Months- Developed and implemented care programs enhancing patient outcomes and staff efficiency.
- Led interdisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve service delivery within the facility.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Oversaw budget management ensuring resource allocation aligned with care priorities.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
- Upheld ethical principles in all aspects of decision-making, fostering an environment where patients'' rights were respected and protected.
- Collaborated with executive leaders to develop strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings, fostering open communication channels for effective patient-centered decision making.
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
- Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Supervised over 40 -member nursing team and assigned daily tasks to provide quality health care services to patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective leadership and support for staff development opportunities.
Community Health Nurse
10 Months- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate community health initiatives and programs.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, management, and health promotion strategies.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on feedback and changing health conditions.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and discharge planning procedures.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 6-12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized MediCare System and PCC program to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Practical Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes in condition and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures, promoting a cohesive team environment and workflow efficiency.
Family Practise Registered Practical Nurse
3 Years 6 Months- Provided comprehensive patient care, administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to appropriate medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting wellness and preventative care strategies.
- Promoted patient health and wellbeing with compassionate bedside manner and attentive monitoring of vital signs.
- Established strong rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries as a trusted healthcare provider.
- Strengthened family relationships with ongoing communication about patient progress and proactive involvement in decision-making processes.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own health management at home.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in nursing practice, adjusting care strategies as needed to best meet evolving patient needs.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Registered Nurse
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Skills
Student engagement
Mentoring students
Innovative thinking
Academic writing
Strong clinical judgment
Licensed RN
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Complex Problem-solving
Emergency response
High level of autonomy
Staff supervision
FLUENT IN French and English
Maintaining privacy
Managing deadlines
Word
Excel
PCC
MediSystem
MediCare use
Appointment scheduling
Call triaging
Setting up referrals
Evaluations
Home care
Languages
English
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
French
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
Timeline
College Teacher RPN Program
College Boreal
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Coordinator
Extendicare Kapuskasing
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Smooth Rock Falls Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2022Read More
Director of Care
Les Soeurs De L'Assomption
04.2006 - 08.2018Read More
Community Health Nurse
VON Canada
06.2005 - 04.2006Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Smooth Rock Falls Hospital
02.2004 - 08.2005Read More
Registered Practical Nurse
Smooth Rock Falls Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2004Read More
Family Practise Registered Practical Nurse
Falls Medical Clinic
09.1996 - 03.2000Read More
Northern College
Registered Nurse Diploma from Registered Nurse
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Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from Nursing
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