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CLAIRE NOVESTERAS

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

Registered Nurse with a client-centric approach. Delivered consistently high levels of client care through Covid-19 and infectious diseases case management. With 5 years of medical-surgical experience in Acute care facility and 3 Years of international training in the same field. Also worked with home care agencies and privately provided care to clients in the community. Highly motivated, conscientious, and competent. Able to bring support and a positive mindset to any team. With a desire and passion for continuous professional development, confidence and ability to add value to the company.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Health Nurse – Case Manager/ Covid and IDP

CITY OF OTTAWA, OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
  • Mentored colleagues, and point person providing training to manage Infectious disease cases.
  • Actively participated in case reviews.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
  • Reported, Consulted, and presented clinical findings directly to the Associate Medical Officer of Health, Infectious Disease Program Managers, Superiors, and colleagues to ensure that best possible care approach is provided to clients and to protect the community from spread of infectious disease.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Resource

THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL CIVIC CAMPUS
06.2018 - 04.2023
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Public Health Nurse - Immunization

City Of Ottawa
01.2023 - Current
  • Prevented illness by educating public on healthy practices to stop disease.
  • Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
  • Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
  • Prevented illness by educating public on healthy practices to stop disease.

Registered Practical Nurse

REDWOODS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Planned care independently, worked to carrying full patient load.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided pain management through pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions
  • Developed therapeutic relationship with patients and family while providing culturally sensitive care.

Philippine Registered Nurse

HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL
08.2011 - 01.2015
  • Organized and prioritized care for 5-10 acutely ill patients each shift.
  • Provided compassionate and quality care to patients on fast-paced, inpatient 28-bed unit.
  • Documented data related to patient's care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes.
  • Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments
  • Mentored and supported skills and professional development of future registered nurses.

Personal Support Worker

Private Practice
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

GPA Certified, CPR Certified, RNAO Member

Registered Nurse (RN) current registration with -

College of Nurses of Ontario
Ontario
07.2018

Graduate Diploma - Nursing

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
Philippines
04.2011

International Trained Nurse - Objective Subjective Clinical Examination

Touch Stone Institute
Toronto, ON
09.2016

Skills

  • Excellent communicator
  • Strong leadership skills and team worker
  • Time management skills
  • Multilingual
  • Critical thinker, problem solver
  • Flexible and Adaptable to change
  • Fast learner and willing to learn
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Public Health Nurse - Immunization

City Of Ottawa
01.2023 - Current

Public Health Nurse – Case Manager/ Covid and IDP

CITY OF OTTAWA, OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH
05.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Resource

THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL CIVIC CAMPUS
06.2018 - 04.2023

Registered Practical Nurse

REDWOODS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
07.2017 - 12.2017

Personal Support Worker

Private Practice
09.2015 - 09.2017

Philippine Registered Nurse

HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL
08.2011 - 01.2015

GPA Certified, CPR Certified, RNAO Member

Registered Nurse (RN) current registration with -

College of Nurses of Ontario

Graduate Diploma - Nursing

Algonquin College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

International Trained Nurse - Objective Subjective Clinical Examination

Touch Stone Institute
CLAIRE NOVESTERAS