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
2024.09 - 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
2024.07 - 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.
2022.09 - 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
2022.01 - 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
2022.09 - 2023.09
- 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
2022.07 - 2023.09
- 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
2021.03 - 2022.01
- 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
2020.09 - 2021.03
- 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, NS05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2022
High School Diploma -
Colonel Gray High School
Charlottetown, PEI06.2021
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
2024.09 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing
2024.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carecor Health Services Ltd.
2022.09 - Current
Crisis Interventionist
Talk Suicide
2022.09 - 2023.09
Registered Nurse - 7.3 Neurosurgery & IMCU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
2022.07 - 2023.09
Volunteer Research Assistant
IWK Health Center
2022.01 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Health Services
2021.03 - 2022.01
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
2020.09 - 2021.03
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Colonel Gray High School
- 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
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