Deborah Latham
37 Skinner's Hill, Petty Harbour,Newfoundland and Labrador
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Chapman House Lodging
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate services.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Acute Care Medicine RN
GBHS
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge instructions to enhance understanding.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patient and staff.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and facility procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Utilized electronic health records systems for accurate documentation of patient information and care activities
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Coordinate and manage staff as team leader.
RN Rural Hospital
Grey Bruce Health Services - Owen Sound
2004 - 2008
- Rehabilitation post-surgery shoulders or hi
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
Long Term Care RPN/RN
Grey Gables
1994 - 2004
- Provided direct resident care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Education
RN Diploma - Nursing Education
Georgian College
Owen Sound, Ont.01.2004
RPN Diploma - Nursing Education
Georgian College
Owen Sound, Ont.01.1994
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Team coordination
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Wound care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice care
- Tracheostomy care
- Basic life support
- Precepting
- Long-term care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- Cardiac care
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient counseling
Timeline
RN
Chapman House Lodging
11.2024 - 02.2025
Acute Care Medicine RN
GBHS
01.2008 - 01.2023
RN Rural Hospital
Grey Bruce Health Services - Owen Sound
2004 - 2008
Long Term Care RPN/RN
Grey Gables
1994 - 2004
RN Diploma - Nursing Education
Georgian College
RPN Diploma - Nursing Education
Georgian College