Darlene Dupuis
Cut Knife,SK
Summary
Seasoned Public Health Nurse with considerable experience in community health education and preventive care. Skilled at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care, while specializing in health promotion, disease prevention, and multicultural awareness. Noteworthy for impact made on improving healthcare systems by implementing effective public health programs and initiatives.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
SHA
Lloydminster , SK
2015.11 - Current
- Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical, mental, emotional and social health needs.
- Educated clients about preventive health measures, including nutrition, exercise and disease prevention.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop strategies for addressing public health issues within the community.
- Performed data collection and analysis related to public health initiatives.
- Assisted with program evaluation activities to assess effectiveness of interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that can improve overall health outcomes.
- Identified potential environmental hazards in communities that may adversely affect public health.
- Investigated outbreaks of communicable diseases such as influenza or tuberculosis.
- Established relationships with families, schools, churches and other organizations to provide support services for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient encounters according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Attended continuing education programs related to public health topics.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching and health education.
- Entered client records in centralized database for progress tracking.
- Collaborated with local health departments and other community partners.
- Identified unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens on patient records, ensuring that outbreaks were remedied in timely fashion.
- Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse
SHA
Cut Knife , Saskatchewan
2002.11 - 2015.11
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK2001-10
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Client Counseling
- Public Health
- Infection Control
- Disease Prevention
- Risk Management
- Immunization Administration
- Health Promotion
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
SHA
2015.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
SHA
2002.11 - 2015.11
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse -
University of Saskatchewan
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