Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Chad Efford

Fredericton,New Brunswick

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination 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

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Shannex
08.2021 - Current
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, subcutaneously, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse

Fredericton Southside Community Health Centre
01.2020 - Current
  • Nursing Resource
  • Immunizations
  • Procedural Setup and Assist
  • Site Liaison for management
  • Direct Nursing care
  • Assess patients prior to NP visit

Registered Nurse

EMP Fredericton
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsibilities
  • IV initiation
  • Blood Work collection
  • Care planning
  • Palliative care
  • IV infusion
  • Wound Care

Registered Nurse

Med1 Oromocto Public Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Medication administration
  • Resource/charge nurse
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication
  • Care plan direction and implementation
  • Nursing assessments

Registered Nurse

Saint John Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Medication administration for entire unit
  • Evening charge nurse
  • Consultation with physicians as needed
  • Care plan direction and implementation
  • Nursing assessments

Registered

Nursing, Shannex
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Medication administration
  • Resident assessments
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Consultation with physicians
  • Liaison with family members
  • Supervision of non-registered staff

Resident Attendant

York Care Centre
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provision of personal care for residents
  • Assistance with feeding residents
  • Ensuring personal safety of residents
  • Providing emotional support and comfort to residents

Home Support Worker

BayShore Home Health
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Assistance with personal care for clients
  • Preparation of meals
  • Light house work
  • Ensuring personal safety of client
  • Providing emotional support and comfort for clients

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
04.2012

Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Economics

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
04.2004

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Planning
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Patient Management
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • High Level of Autonomy

Accomplishments

  • LEAP
  • Committees
  • Nursing Policy Committee
  • Wound care conference
  • Immunization Training Session with Public Health
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.

Certification

ASSIST (Suicide intervention course)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Shannex
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fredericton Southside Community Health Centre
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

EMP Fredericton
01.2019 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

Med1 Oromocto Public Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

Saint John Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2016

Registered

Nursing, Shannex
01.2011 - 01.2012

Resident Attendant

York Care Centre
01.2009 - 01.2010

Home Support Worker

BayShore Home Health
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Economics

University of New Brunswick

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