Chantal Briand
Timmins,Ontario
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Timmins and District Hospital
Timmins, ON
08.2015 - Current
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Assist Respiratory Therapist and Physician to Performed airway management procedures including tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation management.
- Conducted physical assessments, monitored vital signs, and provided medical treatments to critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing specialized equipment such as ventilators and monitors that are used in intensive care settings.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood products, and other therapeutic interventions as prescribed by physicians.
- Served as an advocate for critically ill patients by ensuring their rights were respected during their stay at the ICU.
- Provided life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or trauma stabilization techniques during emergency situations.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
Timmins and District Hospital
Timmins
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practionner
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON06-2026
College Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, ON10-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Biomedical
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON05-2010
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Management
- Family Communication
- Airway Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- MEDITECH Software
Languages
French
Full Professional
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Timmins and District Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
Timmins and District Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nurse Practionner
Laurentian University
College Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Durham College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laurentian University
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Biomedical
Laurentian University
- BLS
- ACLS
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