Dawne Duncan
Kingston,ON
Summary
With 21 years of experience in critical care nursing, this student-centered professor is dedicated to supporting and guiding students in their educational journey. This professional has developed expertise in instructional planning, exam organization, and assignment grading. Recognized for creating and maintaining effective learning environments, they consistently prepare engaging classes and relevant assignments to help students achieve their academic goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2022 - Current
- Design and deliver class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes
- Development of activities and assignments which support lesson learning objectives
- Promote student success by offering flexibility in delivery and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching, and engaging students in the learning process
- Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet the needs of diverse students
- Evaluate student learnings by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress
- Evaluate papers, projects, assignments, and tests, and providing feedback to students.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Worked with Associate Dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Promoted collaboration by developing group projects and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced student engagement and critical thinking skills by implementing interactive learning strategies and technology in classroom.
- Improved learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs by designing and applying differentiated instruction techniques.
Program Coordinator/Faculty Advisor/Instructor
St. Lawrence College
09.2017 - Current
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
- Develop course content and material relevant to the needs of the students
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to expand program offerings, broadening community impact.
- Foster an atmosphere of transparency to encourage honesty, trust and eagerness to learn in an often difficult learning environment
- Exhibit motivation and enthusiasm for students and their learning environment
- Encourages students to excel, very easy to approach with excellent communication skills
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Kingston general hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Provided care for patients suffering from respiratory failure, post VSA, drug and alcohol overdoses, complicated post op patients, neurological trauma, surgical trauma, multi organ failure including continuous renal replacement therapy
- Assess patient’s condition on a continual basis, and communicate that information to the team of physicians
- Administer and titrate vaso active drugs
- Assist physicians and residents with bedside medical procedures
- Assigned as resource nurse to the Intensive Care Unit to assist bedside nurses with education and training at the bedside.
Critical Care Response Team Nurse – Critical Care Outreach Team
Halton Healthcare Services-Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2017
- Respond to inpatient critical events, and make rapid triage decisions
- Perform detailed assessment, and provide immediate treatment if necessary, utilizing our advanced directives
- Facilitate timely transfers and transports of patients requiring ICU admission
- Share critical care expertise with ward patients, hospitalists, and nursing staff
- Assess the learning needs of all staff members on an ongoing basis
- Provide educational presentations based on nursing staff requests
- Follow up and assess discharged ICU patients on the wards, collaborating with the MRP, nurses, and other disciplines involved
- Respond to code blues and other medical emergency codes throughout hospital
- Lead code blues for inpatients for one round of ACLS until emergency physician arrives
- Debrief and provide education and support following emergency events.
- Exemplified strong critical thinking skills when making decisions regarding patient care priorities in high-stress situations.
- Recognized potential complications early and took appropriate action to prevent adverse events or deterioration in patients'' conditions.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimized patient outcomes.
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Halton Healthcare Services-Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2017
- Provided care for patients suffering from acute chest pain/ACS, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, gastrointestinal bleeds, post surgical complications, multi-organ failure including providing continuous renal replacement therapy and intra aortic balloon pump
- Extremely proficient in initiating peripheral IV access to patients throughout hospital
- Assist physicians in bedside procedures
- Administer and titrate vaso active drugs.
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Kingston general hospital
01.2004 - 05.2008
- Provided care for patients suffering from respiratory failure, drug and alcohol overdoses, complicated post op patients, neurological trauma, surgical trauma, multi organ failure including continuous renal replacement therapy and intra aortic balloon pump
- Assess patient’s condition on a continual basis, and communicate that information to the team of physicians
- Administer and titrate vaso active drugs
- Assist physicians and residents with bedside medical procedures
- Attend and respond to code blues and medical emergencies throughout the hospital.
Education
Master of Education - Adult Education
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB08.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON01.2011
Critical Care Nursing Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON 01.2006
Critical Care Nursing Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
01.2006
RN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON05.2004
RN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
01.2004
RPN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON 08.2003
RPN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
01.2003
Office Management -
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON 04.2001
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Course Planning
- Online Teaching
- Student-Centered Learning
- Remote Instruction
- Experiential Learning Methods
- Blackboard
- D2L
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Province of Ontario, College of Nurses
Certificationsandproficiencies
BLS, ACLS, CCRT CERTIFIED (MT.SINAI), Medical/Surgical ICU, CCU, Patient/family education, Nurse education
Skillsandassets
A highly resourceful and motivated health care professional with acute and critical care bedside nursing experience, with a teaching background. Exceptional capacity to multi-task and manage numerous, often competing, priorities. Foster a teaching atmosphere of transparency to encourage honesty, trust and an eagerness to learn. Passionate about education, and always seeking opportunities to learn new skills, or enhance those I already possess. Family focused patient care and delivery of support in circumstances that are always challenging to this modality of care delivery. Recognized as an excellent care provider, patient and family advocate, with strengths in end of life/palliative care and ethical decision making. Exceptional assessment skills, able to identify critical changes in patient conditions and provide appropriate interventions. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Great team player with a willingness to lead.
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professor
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator/Faculty Advisor/Instructor
St. Lawrence College
09.2017 - Current
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Kingston general hospital
03.2017 - Current
Critical Care Response Team Nurse – Critical Care Outreach Team
Halton Healthcare Services-Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2017
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Halton Healthcare Services-Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2017
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Kingston general hospital
01.2004 - 05.2008
Master of Education - Adult Education
Yorkville University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Lakehead University
Critical Care Nursing Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
Critical Care Nursing Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
RN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
RN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
RPN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
RPN Diploma -
St. Lawrence College
Office Management -
St. Lawrence College
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