Daniel Knapp

Clinic nurse providing Chemotherapy to patients in the mid island based out of Dr. Mohamedalis' Port Alberni Office.

• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Violence Prevention, De-escalation and Restraint Training and Application for West Coat Hospital, including practice and debriefing after incident reporting ,

Anaesthectic and Recovery Nursing Trauma Emergency based surgery. Care from Casualty Arrival to transport to higher level of care, ICU/HDU, SCBU or wards, Neonatal, Paediatric or Adult. Ventilation and Tracheostomy experience.

Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurse, Trauma and Orthopaedic post op care.

Recovery Room Nurse, Mainly Paediatric post Op care, some Neonatal post op some time spent in SCBU to facilitate Neonatal Post Op Care within PACU.

General post op surgical experience, Neuro, Urology, Cardiac, Renal Transplant Adult and Paediatric, General Surgery, Vascular, Opthalmic. Emergency Ambulance Transport Nursing,

Theatre Orderly, Theatre Eight General Surgery

Theatre Nine, Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery.