Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer & Leadership
Certification
Scholarshipsandawards
Languages
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Daria Hughes

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with widespread experience in direct patient care, nursing education and health research.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Dalhousie University, School of Nursing
09.2024 - Current
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.

Travel Registered Nurse

Solutions Staffing
07.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse

Carecor Health Services Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining excellent patient care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Volunteer Research Assistant

IWK Health Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.

Crisis Interventionist

Talk Suicide
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
  • Enhanced client safety through thorough risk assessments and customized safety planning.
  • Supported clients' mental health by connecting them to appropriate community resources and services.

Registered Nurse - 7.3 Neurosurgery & IMCU

Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Continuing Care Assistant

Northwood Health Services
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
  • Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
  • Supported patients during end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Education

Diploma - Public Health Nursing

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Colonel Gray High School
Charlottetown, PEI
06.2021

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Acute care expertise
  • Health research
  • Clinical education
  • Commitment to ongoing learning

Volunteer & Leadership

  • Research Assistant - Newborn Pain Management, MOM-LINC Lab, IWK Health Center
  • Crisis Interventionist - Talk Suicide, Crisis Services Canada
  • Volunteer Patient - Dalhousie University School of Medicine
  • Class President - Dalhousie University Nursing Society (DUNS)
  • Graduation Committee President - Dalhousie University Nursing Society (DUNS)
  • Note-taking Assistant - Dalhousie University Student Accessibility Centre

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) certification
  • Good Clinical Practice certification
  • Course on Research Ethics (CORE) certification
  • Preceptor Certification
  • Acute Pain Services (APS) training
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C
  • Basic Life Support Provider (BLS HCP)
  • Dementia Training Certificate
  • WHMIS

Scholarshipsandawards

  • Dr. Phyllis Noerager Stern Award
  • Dalhousie University Nursing Society Bursary
  • Dalhousie Frederick MacMillan Scholarship
  • Dalhousie Entrance Community & Leadership Award
  • Community Service Bursary
  • Rotary Club of Hillsborough STRIVE bursary
  • Royal Canadian Legion bursary

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Dalhousie University, School of Nursing
09.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Solutions Staffing
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Carecor Health Services Ltd.
09.2022 - Current

Crisis Interventionist

Talk Suicide
09.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse - 7.3 Neurosurgery & IMCU

Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2022 - 09.2023

Volunteer Research Assistant

IWK Health Center
01.2022 - Current

Continuing Care Assistant

Northwood Health Services
03.2021 - 01.2022

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
09.2020 - 03.2021

Diploma - Public Health Nursing

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dalhousie University

High School Diploma -

Colonel Gray High School

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