Clara De La Pava
Toronto,ON
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RPN - D6 Surgical Oncology
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered patient-centred care in a high-acuity surgical oncology setting, consistently adhering to RPN scope of practice.
- Managed care for patients under the services of Urology, Colorectal, ENT, HPB and General Surgery from admission through discharge, focusing on patient satisfaction and care continuity.
- Applied evidence-based interventions to support patient recovery and outcomes, focusing on personalized care plans.
- Engaged in continuous professional development and quality improvement activities, reflecting on practices to enhance patient care.
- Provided patient education on surgical procedures, treatment options, and post-operative care instructions.
- Collaborated effectively with interprofessional healthcare teams, ensuring cohesive care strategies.
RPN - ACNRT
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided comprehensive, patient-centred care across General Medicine, Surgical Oncology, Psychiatry, and Emergency Medicine ensuring high standards of care and patient safety .
- Excelled in rapid problem-solving within dynamic, high-pressure environments, ensuring swift and appropriate responses to emerging challenges.
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in managing a diverse caseload of acute patients, ensuring consistent, high-quality care under pressure.
- Built strong, therapeutic relationships with patients and families through effective communication and empathetic care, supporting their emotional and health needs.
- Promptly recognized and responded to subtle changes in patients' presentations, ensuring early intervention and escalating care as needed.
- Assumed a preceptor role, providing guidance and mentorship to nursing students, fostering their professional development and clinical skills
RPN
HCP Diagnostics
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Educated patients on COVID-19 testing procedures, addressing concerns, and ensuring understanding of safety measures and infection prevention protocols.
- Conducted accurate and timely data entry of patient information into electronic health records systems, maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
- Strictly adhered to universal infection prevention and control protocols throughout the testing process, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and environmental cleaning.
- Safely handled and processed specimens, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal in accordance with biohazardous waste management guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON04.2024
Associate of Science: Registered Practical Nurse -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON12.2020
Honour's Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON10.2016
Skills
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Central Line Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control
- Health screening
- ADL Assistance
- Patient education
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Current registration with the CNO
- Standard First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- Mask fit test
- Valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check
References
Available upon request
Timeline
RPN - D6 Surgical Oncology
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
09.2022 - Current
RPN - ACNRT
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2021 - 09.2022
RPN
HCP Diagnostics
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Trent University
Associate of Science: Registered Practical Nurse -
George Brown College
Honour's Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience -
University of Toronto
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