Chanene Fiske
Barrie,ON
Summary
Passionate Nurse with over 20 years experience who demonstrates a vast experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Very dedicated and always on time.
Adaptable and a great team player.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Barrie, ON
01.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and infection prevention.
- Documented patient progress through electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding treatment plans and self-care strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Registered Practical Nurse
Hospice Simcoe
Barrie, ON
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Georgian College
Barrie12-2005
Skills
- Telemetry-trained
- Peritoneal dialysis-trained
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Hospice Simcoe
01.2010 - 01.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
01.2006 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Georgian College