Danielle McIlroy
Surrey BC,BC
Summary
Accomplished Staff RN with a proven track record at Peace Arch Hospital, adept in high-risk perinatal and medical nursing. Renowned for quick decision-making and compassionate care, I excel in critical situations and patient advocacy. My expertise includes mentoring new nurses and advancing clinical competencies, embodying a calm, collaborative spirit and a humorous touch when needed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Peace Arch Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Managed nursing responsibilities, ensuring comprehensive care for both colleagues and patients.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Coordinated antepartum, labour, and postpartum discharge planning in collaboration with primary care providers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Staff RN
St. Paul's Hospital
04.2009 - 09.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with primary care providers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Education
Communication Course For Health Care Professionals - Healthcare Communication
UBC
Vancouver, BCSpecialty - Perinatal
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BCBachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Langara College
Vancouver, BC12.2007
Skills
Perinatal Nursing skills
High Risk Perinatal Nursing skills
Medical Nursing skills
Compassionate, empathetic and relational
Humorous when appropriate
Calm, collaborative and relational team member
Languages
English
Certification
Fetal Health Surveillance, 2023
NRP, 2023
BLS, 2024
Timeline
Staff RN
Peace Arch Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Staff RN
St. Paul's Hospital
04.2009 - 09.2016
Fetal Health Surveillance, 2023
NRP, 2023
BLS, 2024
Communication Course For Health Care Professionals - Healthcare Communication
UBC
Specialty - Perinatal
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Langara College
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