Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Current Certifications
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Cheryl Berlettano

Cheryl Berlettano

Russell,ON

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional dedicated to offering evidence-based care to a diverse population. Skilled in performing examinations, diagnosing acute and chronic conditions and developing effective treatment plans. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level PHCNP position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare Services
12.2017 - Current
  • Provided patients with information on various topics such as good nutrition, lifestyle changes, exercise and side effects of medication.
  • Efficiently allocated nursing staff to patients based upon severity of conditions, injuries or illnesses.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse, ICU and Emergency Departments

Halton Healthcare Services
12.2015 - 12.2022
  • Managed care of critical patients from admission to discharge.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Professional Practice Clinician

Halton Healthcare Services
09.2013 - 12.2015
  • Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
  • Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
  • Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.

Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare Services
08.2010 - 09.2013
  • Provided patients with information on various topics such as good nutrition, lifestyle changes, exercise and side effects of medication.
  • Efficiently allocated nursing staff to patients based upon severity of conditions, injuries or illnesses.
  • Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients and medical staff to help relieve stress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.

Registered Nurse

Halton Healthcare Services
05.2006 - 09.2010
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
08.2023

Critical Care Nursing Certificate -

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
08.2016

Master of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University
Australia
06.2015

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
06.1999

Skills

  • Obtaining complete health history
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Interpretation of clinical findings
  • Patient Education
  • Preventive health
  • Vaccine Administration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Arranging patient consultation & referrals
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Well visit assessments

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Current Certifications

College of Nurses of Ontario

NPAO

RNAO

ITLS - International Trauma Life Saving

ACLS

PALS

BCLS

Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification

Lean Healthcare Green Belt Certification

Timeline

Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare Services
12.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU and Emergency Departments

Halton Healthcare Services
12.2015 - 12.2022

Professional Practice Clinician

Halton Healthcare Services
09.2013 - 12.2015

Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare Services
08.2010 - 09.2013

Registered Nurse

Halton Healthcare Services
05.2006 - 09.2010

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Critical Care Nursing Certificate -

Durham College

Master of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology

University of New Brunswick

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