Desiree Girardi
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Fraser Health Authority, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through comprehensive care. Skilled in acute care and crisis management, consistently advancing patient outcomes and team coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster, BC
01.2010 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
High Acuity Certification - Health Sciences
BCIT
Burnaby, BC05.2010
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Health Sciences
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC12.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Cardiac Care
Certification
Basic Life Saving Certification
Advanced Life Saving Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
01.2010 - Current
High Acuity Certification - Health Sciences
BCIT
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Health Sciences
Douglas College