Diane Marquette
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 32 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Core Nursing, Audiometry Technician, Spirometry Technician, Immunization certification, BAT and Drug screening, and Spot Blood level testing and Ear Fit certification.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Site Clinic Nurse
Medcor Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Educated patients about conditions and treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical issues and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in nursing care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform all necessary occupational testing for employees required for industrial site
Staff Nurse Oral Surgery Office
Saskatoon Oral Surgery
10.2010 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented and monitored treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed the ordering of supplies, medication and equipment for Nursing department, as well as light maintenance and trouble shooting of equipment
Staff Nurse Intensive Care
Saskatoon Health Region, St Paul's Hospital
06.2001 - 10.2010
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- performed Intermittent and continuous peritoneal dialysis.
- Assisting physicians with insertions, endotracheal tube insertions, cardiac resuscitations,organ retrieval etc
- Respond to medical emergencies within the hospital and utilized as a resource for intravenous insertions, staffing etc.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK04.1992
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment implementation
- File Management
- Immunization Administration
- Intake assessments
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Mine Site Clinic Nurse
Medcor Canada
09.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse Oral Surgery Office
Saskatoon Oral Surgery
10.2010 - Current
Staff Nurse Intensive Care
Saskatoon Health Region, St Paul's Hospital
06.2001 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
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