Debbie O’Bomsawin

• Point-of-care clinical support for new and existing staff.
• Mentor new nurses to develop the knowledge and skills required for practice within the rehab framework.
• Facilitate skill development according to CNO standards, organizational policies, and best practices.
• Ongoing presence on the clinical unit to support the ongoing development of staff.
• Collaborated with the clinical team to ensure seamless adoption of organizational strategies.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the first floor in the patient rehab unit.
• Managing staff, ensuring quality patient care based on the organizational values of Dignity, Excellence, Service, and Integrity.
• Developed and implemented clinical policies and process improvements.
• Oversaw budget expenditures while implementing cost-efficient strategies.
• Maintained compliance with CNO standards and nursing best practices.
• Managed interdisciplinary team activities within a rehabilitation framework.
• Worked collaboratively with managers to improve the onboarding of new staff.
• Facilitated development and leadership in introducing new provincial Clinical Support Nurse role.

As a staff RN:

• Managed the timely and accurate delivery of medications and treatments to patients.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Adhered to CNO standards and implemented best practices.
• Attended continuing education sessions to stay up to date with the following role requirements: CPR, nonviolence crisis intervention, AED, central line/PICC care, tracheostomy care, ileostomy/colostomy care, VAC dressing, and complex wound care; TPN, epidural, and PCA.

As a Clinical Lead:

• Managed patient care within inpatient unit, facilitating seamless transitions from admissions through discharges.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure cohesive patient care through weekly bullet rounds and care conferences.
• Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.

• Supervised staff in the delivery of patient care services.
• Gathered and reviewed study data.
• Implemented methods to reduce overhead and increase productivity, cutting monthly costs.
• Investigated incidents or complaints related to clinical practice.
• Managed patient care, clinic services, and handled quality assurance, safety, risk management, and facility maintenance.
• Implemented strategies for improving efficiency within the department.

• Provided comprehensive nursing care for acute and chronic patients.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.

• Responsible for dispensing medication for more than 60 residents.
• Provided treatments and wound care to the residents when required.
• Supported the pilot phase of deploying negative pressure wound therapy.
• Specialized in the Alzheimer's unit
• Facilitated training programs for healthcare staff focused on elder care.