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Education
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Conner Tazzman

Windsor,ON

Summary

Experience with a variety of jobs involving crucial social skills with customers, employers, management and fellow co-workers. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Float Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. With experience in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment on a Neurosurgical unit as well as experience in a management role in a long-term healthcare facility. Dependable Firefighter dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Experience in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. Over 20 years of team sports enhancing with a great level of communication skills and teamwork.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter

City of Windsor
09.2021 - Current

· Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

· Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.

· Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.

· Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.

· Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.

· Able to critically think in high stress environments

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Corewell Health
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

GPU Float Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.

Registered Nurse, CRST Team

Erie Shores Health Care
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from Covid-19, measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery

Windsor Regional Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021

· Accurately implemented and documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

· Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

· Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as brain surgeries and spinal surgeries.

· Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures

· Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results

· Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.

Firefighter

Town of Tecumseh
01.2020 - 09.2021

· Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

· Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.

· Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.

· Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.

· Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.

· Experience with driving and operating structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue.

· Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.

· Able to critically think in high stress environments

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Heron Terrace Nursing Home
08.2020 - 09.2021

· Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

· Supervised and managed functions for 140-beds and 5 units, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.

· Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.

· Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

· Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

· Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

· Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.

Millwright Assistant

Calframax Technologies
05.2015 - 09.2021

· Assisting the shop millwright with machine repair and general maintenance.

· Work experience with a wide variety of CNC machinery, hand and power tools including drills, precision measuring instruments and various material saws.

· Operation experience of propane/electric forklifts, industrial cranes and articulating boom lifts.

· Accurately read, understand, and carried out written instructions.

· Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety

Personal Care Worker

Heron Terrace Nursing Home
04.2017 - 09.2017

· Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.

· Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

· Completed all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life of elderly patients.

· Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Landscaping Service

Roger Lachance
05.2013 - 09.2017

· Provided landscape maintenance such as tree trimming, mulch distribution and lawn care.

· Provided maintenance of underground sprinkler systems.

Customer Service & Kitchen Staff

McDonalds
06.2012 - 05.2015

· Performed many customer satisfying tasks as well as cooking with multiple fryer appliances.

· Provided outstanding customer service while acquiring excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Education

Pro-Board Accredited - NFPA 1001: Firefighter Level 1 & 2

Achieved Through OFM
2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
2020

Certificate - Pre-Health Science

St. Clair College - Windsor Campus
Windsor, ON
2016

Certificate - Pre-Health Science

Fanshawe College
City of London, ON
2015

High School Diploma -

Belle River District High School
Belle River, ON
2014

Skills

  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR BLS Certified
  • Defibrillator Certified
  • Windsor Fire and Rescue Peer Support Team Mentor (2023)
  • Psychological First Aid Certified (2021)
  • NFPA 1006: Confined Space Rescue Awareness (2021)
  • NFPA 1006: Ice Rescue Awareness (2021)
  • NFPA 1006: Swift Water Rescue Awareness (2021)
  • NFPA 1006: Trench Rescue Awareness (2021)
  • Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Fire protection Systems NFPA/OSHA (2021)
  • Machinery Rescue (Awareness) - NFPA 1670 / OSHA
  • Emergency Response Team Coordinator - NFPA 600/OSHA (2021)
  • Emergency Operations Center (Awareness) - NFPA 1600 / OSHA (2021)
  • Hazardous Materials Response - Awareness Level OSHA (2021) Incipient Fire Fighting (Awareness) – OSHA (2021) Radiation Safety (Awareness) – OSHA (2021)
  • Introduction to Incident Management System Certification (2021) Unified Command– Awareness level- OSHA (2021)
  • Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia Certified (SCA) (2021)
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) in Dementia Care Certification
  • Acquired RN credential's June 16th, 2020
  • Scribe Notetaking Training Certified (2020)
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Certificate- Management level (2020)
  • Medical First Responder Course (2019) (SJA)
  • Introduction to Incident Management System Certification (2021)
  • Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia Certified (SCA) (2021)
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach(GPA) in Dementia Care Certification
  • Acquired RN credential's June 16th, 2020
  • Scribe Notetaking Training Certified (2020)
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Certificate- Management level
  • Medical First Responder Course (2019)
  • WHIMS training
  • Qualified in operating large bridge cranes
  • Qualified in operating electric and propane powered forklifts
  • Propane safety certified
  • Machine lockout safety certified
  • Safe Management Group (SMG) Training
  • The Handy Consultant: Navigating Antidepressant Choices & Adjunctive Agents in Treating Depression
  • Insomnia: Clinical Implications & Treatment Strategies

Volunteer Experience

  • Windsor Fire and Rescue Services Benefit Fund Member (2022- Current)
  • Life After Fifty- Telephone Assurance Volunteer (2021)
  • Town of Tecumseh Snow & Leaf Angel Volunteer (2021-Current)
  • Tecumseh Fire Department Elementary Educational Video (2021)
  • St. John Ambulance- Medical First Responder (2018-Current)
  • Tecumseh Fire Department Goodfellows Fundraiser (2016 - Current)
  • Tecumseh Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive Organizer/Volunteer (2020)
  • Tecumseh Fire Department Educational Firehouse and Truck Tours (2020)
  • Tecumseh Fire Department Sparky Birthday Visits (2020)
  • Windsor Fire Department Benefits Fundraiser Volunteer (2013-2015)
  • Assisted with organizing retirement home volunteer piano rehearsals and entertainment

Licences

  • College of Nurse of Ontario- Registered Nurse (# 20292666)
  • State of Michigan- Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairsboard of Nursing (# 4704393419)
  • Class D license with Air Brake "Z" Endorsement

Additional Relevant Information

  • Windsor Residence for Young Men (September 2019 - December 2019) (192 hours)
    - Cared for clients with various psychological and mental health diagnosis such as substance abuse, bi- polar disorder, personality disorders, autism spectrum and suicide idealization.
  • Obstetrics Floor- WRH Metropolitan Campus (January 2018 - February 2018)
    - Cared for newborn and mother during pre-natal, peri-natal and post-natal periods of birth, assisted in delivery of a newborn
  • Pediatric Floor WRH Metropolitan Campus (March 2018 - April 2018)
    - Provided specialized care to pediatric clients with a variety of diagnosis
  • Emergency Department WRH (March 2019)
    - Selected by Nursing Instructor to work a rotation in the Trauma room.
  • Experience with MSA SCBA pack operation and maintenance
  • Experience with fire apparatus inspection
  • Experience with fire pump operations
  • Experience with Genie Boom operation
  • Experience with repair and operation of CNC Machines
  • 16 years’ experience with motorized boats and PWC safe operations
  • Extensive experience with hand/power tools
  • Experience with metal saws and cutting tools
  • Experience with precision measurement tools
  • SCUBA diving experience
  • 5 years’ experience supporting youth sport teams

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Corewell Health
11.2023 - Current

GPU Float Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse, CRST Team

Erie Shores Health Care
12.2021 - 06.2022

Firefighter

City of Windsor
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery

Windsor Regional Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Heron Terrace Nursing Home
08.2020 - 09.2021

Firefighter

Town of Tecumseh
01.2020 - 09.2021

Personal Care Worker

Heron Terrace Nursing Home
04.2017 - 09.2017

Millwright Assistant

Calframax Technologies
05.2015 - 09.2021

Landscaping Service

Roger Lachance
05.2013 - 09.2017

Customer Service & Kitchen Staff

McDonalds
06.2012 - 05.2015

Pro-Board Accredited - NFPA 1001: Firefighter Level 1 & 2

Achieved Through OFM

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Windsor

Certificate - Pre-Health Science

St. Clair College - Windsor Campus

Certificate - Pre-Health Science

Fanshawe College

High School Diploma -

Belle River District High School
Conner Tazzman