Cheryl Thorne
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in advanced cardiac care, patient assessment, and critical care, including proficiency in ACLS protocols and electrocardiogram interpretation. Skilled in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Eager to contribute extensive clinical knowledge and patient advocacy skills to support excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked multiple roles within lab
- Assessed patients, reviewed paperwork, and monitored vital signs/puncture sites in receiving bay
- Maintained patient records, documentation and recording
- Performed pre and post op care to patients in receiving bay
- Trained in sterile procedure
- Assisted cardiologist during catheterization procedure using sterile technique by placing stents in coronary arteries
- Received active STEMI patients from field and assisted with intervention
- Trained and proficient in ACLS protocol
- Assisted cardiologist in pulmonary hypertension measurements and right heart catheterizations
- Proficient in the delivery of ACLS medications
- Communication with respective units receiving patients from cath lab
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team to deliver ethical and evidence-based care to patients and their families
Registered Nurse (6.1 IMCU)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Primary care giver to patients with diagnoses including ACS, NSTEMIs, STEMIs, heart failure, dysrhythmias, post-op heart transplants, and pre/post-op device insertions
- Worked in an intermediate care setting
- Proficient in delivering IV medications including inotropes, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, ace inhibitors, and some ACLS medications
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team to deliver ethical and evidence-based care to patients and their families
- Proficient in chest pain management
- Uses in depth physical assessments and evaluated lab values, ECGs, and other test results to direct patient care
- Experience with ACLS protocol
- Experience with charge nurse duty and preceptorship to students
Registered Nurse (Nursing Resource Team)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Dartmouth, NS
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked on a variety of units including med/surg, ER, cardiology, ICU, and PCU
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team including LPNs and CCAs
- APS trained using PCA pumps
Diagnostic Cytologist
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Bridgewater, NS
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed diagnostic cytological examinations on patient specimens, including Pap smears, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and colposcopy, fine needle aspirations and body fluids, to identify malignant and benign pathological conditions.
- Proficient in staining specimens using Pap stain
- Quality assurance and control trained
- Experience in procuring specimens during autopsies
- Fecal occult testing experience
- Reviewed medical literature related to cytology topics for use in teaching staff members about current trends in the field.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to cytology practices and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Corner Brook, NL
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Corner Brook, NL01.2013
Diploma of Health Science - Diagnostic Cytology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS01.2003
Skills
- ACLS medication delivery
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment and intervention
- Ethical care practices
- Evidence-based practice
- Accurate documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
References
- Eric Laing, Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA, (519) 562-5429
- Augusta MacLeod, Registered Nurse, 6.1 IMCU / Cardiac Day Unit, Halifax Infirmary, (902) 221-4451
- Michele Bowman, Registered Nurse, 6.1 IMCU / Day Surgery, Halifax Infirmary & Victoria General Hospital, (902) 401-9238
- Kim Bentley, Registered Nurse, 6.1 IMCU / Cardiology Day Unit, Halifax Infirmary, (902) 229-2678
Volunteer Experience
- Soul’s Harbour Drop-In, Halifax, NS, 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Assisted in delivering hot meals to patrons, Assisted in clean up, Assisted in handing out clothing items and personal hygiene items, Communicated with patrons, Trained in crisis intervention
- The Grainery on Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, 01/01/23, 12/31/24, Assisted in gathering various grocery items for patrons, Weighed out grocery items (grains, legumes, spices) and priced accordingly, Received telephone orders from patrons, Opened and closed store, Delivered customer service by handling transactions
- Haliente Creative Studio, Halifax, NS, 01/01/22, present, Assisted with transactions to socials, passes, and liquor purchases, Assisted with teaching first year students, Assist with set up and tear down of festivals, Assist with social media delivery and procurement of video, Master of Ceremonies at annual Salsa and Bachata Festival
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Saving (Heart and Stroke Foundation) 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse (6.1 IMCU)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse (Nursing Resource Team)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2013 - 06.2014
Diagnostic Cytologist
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Nursing - Corner Brook, NL
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Diploma of Health Science - Diagnostic Cytology
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's University