Debbie Lefebvre
Brockville,ON
Summary
. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Care
Royal Brock Retirement Living
Brockville, ON
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and addressing disciplinary issues.
- Established relationships with health care providers to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress through reviews of records and reports from medical personnel to assess appropriateness of care plans.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the Care Department including monitoring workflow processes and ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Directed daily operations of the Care Department while managing budgeting, scheduling and staffing needs.
- Implemented initiatives designed to improve efficiency in providing quality patient care services.
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Brock Retirement Living
Brockville, ON
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed when providing nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Copper Ridge Place
Whitehorse, Yukon
11.2009 - 04.2019
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Registered Practical Nurse
BGH Garden St Site
Brockville, ON
09.2008 - 11.2009
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of quality care.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse -
St. Lawrence College
Skills
- 30 years experience with customer service
- Excellent communication skills with clients, families, and team members
- Awareness for infection control
- Proven initiative and time management abilities
- Nursing Care accountabilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Highly effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Team Player
- Phlebotomy course
- PIECES leader
- GPA, WHIMIS, Mentoring
- Wound Care Certificates
- Foot Care Certificates
- Recruitment
- Care Plan Development
- Staff Development
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Care Planning
Clinical Experience
- BGH Garden St Site – Palliative/Complex Care
- Brockville Psychiatric Hospital – Geriatric Ward
- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Acute Ward
- Kemptville Hospital – Senior Ward
Awards
Received several awards for communication, work ethics, and training., Received the "Outstanding Nursing Student" award during my time in nursing school, and recognized for contributions to patient safety and satisfaction in my current role.
References
References upon request
Timeline
Director of Care
Royal Brock Retirement Living
09.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Brock Retirement Living
04.2019 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Copper Ridge Place
11.2009 - 04.2019
Registered Practical Nurse
BGH Garden St Site
09.2008 - 11.2009
Registered Practical Nurse -
St. Lawrence College
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