Daniela Cook
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Experienced in patient care and coordination, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients. Engaged in the implementation of support strategies for families of ICU patients, ensuring effective communication and education among healthcare professionals. Demonstrated critical thinking and patient assessment skills in acute care settings, contributing to the evaluation of intervention effectiveness and ongoing patient monitoring. Provide emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, reinforcing the importance of compassionate care in terminal situations. A competent member of the code and RACE outreach teams for many years. Trained in charge nurse duties in ICU and Palliative Care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU Champion for Cadence
SHA under Dr. Valianni and Cadence
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan/Saskatchewa...
11.2024 - Current
- Attend meetings to collaborate on needs of ICU patients and families for grief support
- Attend and collaborate on implementation strategies for ICU
- Educate ICU colleagues and roll out of the program
- Implementing and educating the supports for families of CTC or deceased patients in ICU
Registered Nurse ICU St.Pauls Hospital
SHA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, report results and changes as appropriate, process orders and requisitions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Carry out Palliative care and CTC (Compassionate Terminal Care) order sets and care of patients and families
- Documented patient progress
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patients
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Educate coworkers on TLR as a TLR instructor.
- Respond to code blue and RACE outreach when on the code team and manage emergency situations.
- Admit critically ill patients from ER, Stars or Air Ambulance also transfer and transport patients to RUH or procedures
- Charge nurse duties including leading interdisciplinary rounds
Registered Nurse Palliative Care
SHA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan/Saskatchewa...
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic and terminal illness
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Acted as patient advocate
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, coordinate related paperwork.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan/Saskatchewa...08-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Critical Care Certificate
Saskatchewan Polytech
Saskatoon, SKHigh School Diploma -
Hepburn School
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan/Saskatchewa...06-1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment and management
- Daily collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for patient care
- Palliative care and CTC (Compassionate Terminal Care)
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Acute care expertise
- Ventilator care
- CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
- Code and RACE Outreach team member
- Charge nurse duties
Certification
- Critical Care Certificate (2017)
- ACLS/CPR-C current
- LEAP in person course and attendance certificate (in the process of attaining course Certification)
- TLR train the trainer 2024
- Safety for Supervisor Certificate 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU Champion for Cadence
SHA under Dr. Valianni and Cadence
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Palliative Care
SHA
01.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse ICU St.Pauls Hospital
SHA
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
Some College (No Degree) - Critical Care Certificate
Saskatchewan Polytech
High School Diploma -
Hepburn School