Goal-driven nursing professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Care/IPAC Manager
Fenelon Court
04.2017 - Current
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
Led teams of up to 40 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Coordination of all admissions, discharges and patient flow
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Increased awareness about infection prevention among staff members through educational presentations and workshops.
Responsible for leading monthly meetings and ensuring organization of quality data in Infection Prevention and Control, Falls, Palliative, and Continence Programs. Demonstrate proactive approach through consistent updates to care plans.
Facilitated successful return-to-work plans, ensuring a smooth transition for both employees and employers.
Provided ongoing support to employed clients through regular check-ins, addressing any workplace issues or concerns as they arose to maintain stable employment.
Emergency/Acute Care
Halliburton Highlands Health Services
07.2016 - 10.2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Long Term Care Home
Chartwell Bon Air
03.2013 - 10.2016
Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Health Administration -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
Infection Prevention and Control Online Professional Development Course -
Queens University
01.2024
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Durham College, Oshawa
Advanced Fundamentals of Palliative Care -
Pallium Canada
01.2022
Fundamentals of Palliative Care -
Pallium Canada
01.2018
Leadership Skills And Development -
RPNAO
01.2016
Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Analytical Thinking
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Onboarding and training
Budget Management
MS Office
Workplace Accommodations
Work assignments
Outbreak investigation
Certification
RAI/MDS certified
CPR (renewed annually)
Wound Care Champion (3M)
Health and Safety for Supervisors
Conflict Resolution for Managers
Leading through Crisis
GPA/PIECES
WHMIS
Registration
Registered with CNO- AD055871
Personal Information
Title: Registered Practical Nurse
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Associate Director of Care/IPAC Manager
Fenelon Court
04.2017 - Current
Emergency/Acute Care
Halliburton Highlands Health Services
07.2016 - 10.2016
Long Term Care Home
Chartwell Bon Air
03.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Health Administration -
Athabasca University
Infection Prevention and Control Online Professional Development Course -
Queens University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Durham College, Oshawa
Advanced Fundamentals of Palliative Care -
Pallium Canada
Fundamentals of Palliative Care -
Pallium Canada
Leadership Skills And Development -
RPNAO
RAI/MDS certified
CPR (renewed annually)
Wound Care Champion (3M)
Health and Safety for Supervisors
Conflict Resolution for Managers
Leading through Crisis
GPA/PIECES
WHMIS
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