Chelsea Rogers
Victoria
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong background in critical care, with years of experience with Vancouver Island health Authority. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Flexible and dependable, ready to adapt to evolving clinical needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Vancouver Island Health Authority
12.2019 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Island Health Authority
11.2015 - 09.2019
- Worked in Cardiac medicine, Cardiac surgery, and Cardiac intervention.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying all orders and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing time management strategies, improving overall efficiency on the unit.
- Strengthened patient trust and satisfaction by establishing open lines of communication and addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Enhanced patient education on heart health, utilizing variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Island Health Authority
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked on collaborative teaching unit amongst a multidisciplinary team for patients with complex illness
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting cultural diversity and personal values.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, minimizing errors while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Performed admissions assessments efficiently while maintaining accuracy, enabling prompt initiation of appropriate care interventions.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions for patients transitioning from the medical unit to home or rehabilitation facilities, reducing readmission rates.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health and maintain long-term wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, ensuring effective communication and fostering trust in the nursing team''s abilities.
Education
No Degree - Critical Care
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
Victoria06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC12-2013
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Family advocacy
- Policy adherence
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Life-sustaining machines
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Analytical thinking
- Cardiac monitors
- Documentation and reporting
- Electronic charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Nursing staff supervision
- Staff coordination
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Critical Care Nursing Specialty
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Vancouver Island Health Authority
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Island Health Authority
11.2015 - 09.2019
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Island Health Authority
06.2015 - 11.2015
No Degree - Critical Care
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of The Rockies
objective
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of critical care and cardiology experience seeking admission to the Nurse Practitioner Program. Dedicated to advancing patient-centered care, improving health outcomes, and contributing to healthcare system sustainability by expanding access to primary and advanced practice care.
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