Open To Work
Christabel FERNANDES
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare setting
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
Trillium Mississauga Hospital
Mississauga, Ontario
04.2024 - Current
- Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
Professor of PSW Program
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and laboratory classes.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Maintained website containing schedule, syllabus, assignments and links to relevant sites.
RN Staff Nurse
Milton District Hospital
Milton, ON
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary’s General Hospital
Kitchener, ON
08.2020 - 09.2023
- In medical surgical floor/ covid unit, overseeing 4-5 complex patients in the day and 6 in the night
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Professor -PSW Program
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Maintained website containing schedule, syllabus, assignments and links to relevant sites.
- Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as Pathophysiology of the body and Hospice and Palliative care.
Registered Nurse
Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation
Kitchener, ON
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Leveraged nursing skills to provide relief assistance to different departments.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Caring Hearts healthcare group
Waterloo, ON
03.2020 - 06.2020
- LTC-Humber Heights : charge nurse - Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Grand River Hospital- Ensuring their rehabilitation is effective during the patient's transition to home care, LTC .
PSW/Caregiver
Living Assistance Services
Burlington, ON
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Attend patient’s homes and assist with ADL’s
- Provide total care including medication administration and feeding to complex patients
- Honed to be one of the best caregiver as patients frequently request to have me as their caregiver.
Education
BSCN - Nursing
University of Ryerson
Some College (No Degree) - Critical Care Nursing
The Michener Institute of Education
TorontoSkills
- Patient Care
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan management
- Motivation
- Online class discussion
- Nursing staff leadership
- SBAR communication
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Long-Term Care
- Patient discharging
- Medication and IV administration
- Team building
- ER experience
License
CNO Registration number: 20253823
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Trillium Mississauga Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Professor of PSW Program
Conestoga College
01.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Milton District Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Professor -PSW Program
Conestoga College
06.2021 - 09.2021
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary’s General Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation
06.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Caring Hearts healthcare group
03.2020 - 06.2020
PSW/Caregiver
Living Assistance Services
03.2019 - 06.2020
BSCN - Nursing
University of Ryerson
Some College (No Degree) - Critical Care Nursing
The Michener Institute of Education