Cheri Furtney
Grimsby,Canada
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and colleagues to enhance care delivery and support nursing best practices. Committed to achieving patient care objectives through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Grimsby Medical Associates
Grimsby, Canada
08.2009 - Current
- Coordinated diagnostic testing and specialty consultation appointments to streamline patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing their coping strategies during illness or injury.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly while maintaining calm demeanor.
- Documented patient assessments, test results, and treatments in [Software].
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
- Managed immunization programs for pediatric and adult populations, ensuring compliance with health guidelines.
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario
08.2001 - 03.2015
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to enhance patient care as part of unit team.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create tailored care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, and discharge instructions to promote effective follow-up care.
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mohawk McMaster
Hamilton04-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Office Administration
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
HamiltonSkills
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Laboratory sampling
- Critical thinking
- End-of-life care
- Tracheostomy care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Pediatric care
- Ventilator support
- Vaccine administration
- Pediatric nursing
- Setting up referrals
- Electronic health records management
- Women's health exams
- Appointment scheduling
Certification
- CPR, BLS, First Aid Certification
- CNO and RPNAO member
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Grimsby Medical Associates
08.2009 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
08.2001 - 03.2015
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mohawk McMaster
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Office Administration
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology