Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Languages
Affiliations
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Chad Efford

Fredericton,Canada

Summary

Patient-focused professional equipped with administrative and Patient service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals, and policy enforcement. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Supervisor

Shannex
Fredericton, NB
08.2021 - Current
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
  • Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
  • Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
  • Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.

Registered Nurse

Fredericton Southside Community Health Centre
Fredericton, Canada
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
Fredericton, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • IV initiation
  • Blood Work collection
  • Care planning
  • Palliative care
  • IV infusion
  • Wound Care

Registered Nurse

Med1 Oromocto Public Hospital
Oromocto, Canada
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
Saint John, Canada
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 Student

Shannex
Fredericton, Canada
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
Fredericton, Canada
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
Fredericton, Canada
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 - Completing a Bachelor of Nursing

University of New Brunswick
01.2012

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of New Brunswick
01.2004

Skills

  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient advocacy and education
  • Team building and teamwork
  • Time management
  • Instructional material development
  • Community education programs
  • Clinical operations and care delivery
  • Nursing documentation

Certification

  • ASSIST (Suicide intervention course)
  • CPR
  • LEAP
  • BLS
  • Current RN license

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Soap making
  • Water color painting
  • Cooking and Baking

Timeline

RN Supervisor

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 Student

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 - Completing a Bachelor of Nursing

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of New Brunswick

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