Courtney Macleod
Glace Bay,NS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Sahara Staffing
10.2022 - Current
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS04.2017
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Pediatric experience
- Intravenous Therapy
- Triaging
- Preventative Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Palliative care expertise
- EPIC EMR
- EMR Systems
- Ventilation Maintenance
- PICC Lines
- Chest Tubes
- Pediatric Assessments
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Emergency Nursing Program
- CTAS
- TNCC
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Sahara Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Cape Breton University