Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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DAVID COMMERFORD

Kingston

Summary

Critical Care Nurse with extensive experience at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, excelling in trauma and resuscitation. Proven leadership in crisis management and patient advocacy, complemented by strong clinical judgment and expert level acute care scenarios. Recognized for enhancing emergency processes and mentoring staff, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Kingston Health Sciences Centre
05.2012 - Current
  • Provide safe and compassionate critical care to patients during they're emergency visit.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
  • Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.

ER Charge Nurse

Kingston Health Sciences Centre
01.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing efficient emergency room processes.
  • Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.

RACE Team Nurse

Kingston General Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • Respond to critical situations across the hospital and provide a Rapid Assessment of a Critical Event (RACE) for inpatients and outpatients.
  • Exemplified strong critical thinking skills and leadership in CODE BLUE scenarios.
  • Lead ACLS guided care for the patient who requires resuscitation and VSA.
  • Carry out ICU discharge follow ups on patient that have left the intensive care unit and transitioned to the ward meanwhile advocating on the patients behalf.

Firefighter

Kingston Fire & Rescue
07.2014 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Respond to correctional institutions such as Joyceville Penitentiary for alarm calls and support.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
06-2012

Pre Health Certificate - Health Sciences

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON
05-2008

Skills

  • Clinical judgment and rapid assessment skills
  • Trauma and Resuscitation expert
  • IV and central line educator
  • Department leader and LUMEO Superuser
  • Frequently asked to be apart of safety and quality improvement projects

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • ACLS & BLS
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • PALS
  • TREKK

Timeline

ER Charge Nurse

Kingston Health Sciences Centre
01.2018 - Current

RACE Team Nurse

Kingston General Hospital
01.2018 - Current

Firefighter

Kingston Fire & Rescue
07.2014 - 04.2017

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Kingston Health Sciences Centre
05.2012 - Current
  • ACLS & BLS
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • PALS
  • TREKK

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Brock University

Pre Health Certificate - Health Sciences

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
DAVID COMMERFORD