Celia Tavares
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 20 years of experience skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Used to high paced ER environment.
Looking for new adventures and opportunities .
Looking forward to helping our northern communities have access to medical care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse
CHCA Agency
08.2025 - Current
- Administered immunizations and health screenings to promote community wellness.
- Developed individualized care plans addressing patient needs and health goals.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies effectively.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital ER Deoartment
01.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting adherence to safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Over 15 years of triage experience in busy tertiary care emergency department.
- 5 years of experience as ADHOC care facilitator. Responsible for all patient flow , being a resource for the novice staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary team and other healthcare institution to transfer patient's to appropriate areas for care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Personal Support Worker
Saint-vincent Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility, enhancing safety and reducing fall risks.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Heritage College
Gatineau, None07-2004
Skills
- Expert IV skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care ( cardiac monitoring experience )
- Mental health nursing
- great critical thinking skills
- Leadership skills ( 5 years ADHOC care facilitator experience)
Languages
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Canadian CTAS certification 2025
NVIC certification 2025
Current BSLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Current PALS certification
Current TNCC certification
Transportation dangerous goods certified
BCCDC Immunization course completed 2025
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
CHCA Agency
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital ER Deoartment
01.2005 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Saint-vincent Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Heritage College