Dana Jennings
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Passionate and dependable recent McMaster nursing graduate registered with the CNO and entitled to practice with no restrictions. Committed to health promotion and dedicated to educating patients and communities on wellness and preventative care. Eager to find a position that allows me to contribute to improving individuals' lives through compassionate and evidence-based nursing care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unregulated Care Provider - Registered Nurse
Chartwell Retirement Residences
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Administration of medication in a safe and timely manor via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular routes and monitoring outcomes
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively while consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Efficiently managed time and resources for effective task completion, ensuring all aspects of patient care were attended to in a timely manner.
- Advocating for patients when communicating with hospitals, physicians, and families.
- Effectively use EHR to accurately document clients wellbeing
Nursing Student
Region Of Waterloo Public Health And Emergency Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Acquired strong leadership and facilitation skills through presentation of Camino programs to members of the community on topics like safe sleep and postpartum mood disorders.
- Well versed in using Pomelo and PS Suite.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and continuity of care across appointments.
- Assisted clients with varying different concerns regarding breastfeeding utilizing best-practice guidelines.
- Provided culturally sensitive care, addressing the unique needs of diverse populations.
Nursing Student
Grand River Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Effectively used Cerner charting system to document patient assessments and view labs and other health records.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Collaborated with experienced nurses and psychiatrists daily during rounds to enhance treatment strategies.
Nursing Student
Guelph General Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively used Meditech charting system to document assessments.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2024
Skills
- Experience in crisis intervention, managing acute psychiatric emergencies
- Proficient skills using electronic health charting systems (YardiEHR, Cerner, Meditech, Pomelo, and PS Suite)
- Strong interprofessional collaboration skills
- Able to provide thorough and timely patient care to help promote admirable patient outcomes
- Adaptable with strong ability to multi-task in high pressure situations and emergencies
- Proficient in medication administration, assessments and documentation
Certification
CPR/AED/BLS
NCLEX Registration Exam
Registered with the CNO - 24873175
Timeline
Nursing Student
Region Of Waterloo Public Health And Emergency Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nursing Student
Grand River Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Guelph General Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Unregulated Care Provider - Registered Nurse
Chartwell Retirement Residences
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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