Daniella De Grandis
Toronto,ON
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff management and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Tenure at Alberta Health Services honed expertise in advanced endoscopy techniques and infection control protocols. Demonstrating strong clinical judgment and teamwork, I've significantly contributed to reducing procedure complications and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
2015.04 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment, ensuring proper preparation and disposal of endoscopic equipment to prevent cross contamination.
- Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
- Mentored new nurses joining the unit fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Optimized resources by managing inventory levels for supplies such as endoscopes, biopsy forceps, snares, polypectomy devices, needles, catheters, irrigation tubing sets for optimal procedural efficiency.
- Increased team morale through active participation in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Upheld patient safety standards by actively participating in regular unit-based huddles to address potential risks and promote best practices.
- Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of patient medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering conscious sedation medications as per physician''s orders while closely monitoring patients throughout the procedure.
- Reduced procedure complications through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and sedation levels during endoscopy procedures.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
Nurse Manager/Circulating OR Nurse
Visionmax Optical
2019.11 - 2020.04
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Worked at least 16 hours per week as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
Surgical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
2013.04 - 2015.04
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 4 surgical patients per day.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring post-surgical progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Established trust with patients undergoing surgery through attentive listening skills and personalized attention during consultations and followups.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Alberta Health Services - Rural Nursing
2009.10 - 2013.03
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Facilitated operations of 25-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Provided high-quality wound care management, promoting proper healing and minimizing complications.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB05.2008
Skills
- Pre-and Post-Procedure Care
- Conscious sedation monitoring
- IV insertion and management
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Manager/Circulating OR Nurse
Visionmax Optical
2019.11 - 2020.04
Endoscopy Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
2015.04 - Current
Surgical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
2013.04 - 2015.04
Medical Surgical Nurse
Alberta Health Services - Rural Nursing
2009.10 - 2013.03
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Bow Valley College
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