Divya Mehta
Oakville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with experience in rehabilitation, surgical care and pediatric care. Skilled in promoting health and well-being, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Strong advocate for health equity and empowering patients and families through personalized and preventative health strategies. An innovative problem-solver, consistently striving to improve workflows and implement new ideas to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Lumea Surgical Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Pre-operative/Post operative nurse, Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse, interim OR lead, oculoplastic nurse
- Provided quality patient care and determined next course of action.
- Assist surgeon with lids surgery, cataract surgery, plastic surgery
- Lead in Successful Program Implementation: Veracity – policy, protocols
- Overseeing surgical workflow, compliance with safety and quality standard, creating action plans
- · Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health initiatives
Registered Practical Nurse
Universal Care- Transitional Care Program
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessing planning, implementing and evaluating health initiatives
Medical Secretary/Manager
Dixie X-Ray Associates
04.2016 - 02.2023
- Mammography Assistance: Assessment and history
- Maintained clean environment & instruments using infection prevention and control
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
- Immigration medicals clinic
- Temporary management roles & provided training for new colleagues
- Lead on health and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON04-2022
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -
Seneca College
King City, ON04-2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- G-tube feeding
- Tracheostomy & Basic Wound Care
- Head to toe assessment
- Administrative Support
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Deescalation skills
- Patient/Family focused
Clinical Placements
Milton District Hospital-Complex Care- September 2023-December 2024
· Delivered comprehensive care with focus on palliative care, wound care,
Tracheostomy care
· Promoted patient education in diabetes management, medication administration, rehabilitation and education on vaccines, while enhancing patients’ health literacy and autonomy
· Developed personalized care plans to address complex health needs, supporting patients daily living activities, mobility and reducing health inequities
· Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
McMaster Children’s Hospital September 2023-December 2023
· Worked in a dynamic pediatric surgery floor, implementing
evidence-based interventions
· Wound care, tracheostomy care, medication administration, ostomy, surgical nursinginterventions
· Provided age-appropriate education to children and families on post-operative care, fostered understanding and adherence to health recommendations
· Applied communication and nonverbal communication skills in adapting health interventions to diverse populations while promoting safety and well being
· Humber River Hospital- Medicine September 2021-December 2021/ September2019-Jan 2020
· Worked in a fast-paced medicine floor
· Implemented interventions such as wound care, tracheostomy care along with ADLs
· Attained skills necessary to provide quality nursing care; head to toe assessment, catheterization, ADLs, subcutaneous injections, sterile technique, IV medication administration, wound care
· Built therapeutic nurse-client relationships
· Developed Nursing Care Plans for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and infections
Southlake Regional Health Centre,Medical-surgical/ Complex Care Unit Jan 2020-April 2020
· Medication Administration, mobility assistance, vital signs, intake, output, and blood glucose for patients with complex chronic illnesses
· Followed isolation precautions and infection control procedures
Qualifications
- Current Registered Practical Nurse Registration in good standing with CNO
- RPNAO Membership
- Infection Prevention and Control and WHMIS training
- First Aid/CPR/ BSL certificate
- Updated vaccinations. Including COVID-19 & Flu
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Lumea Surgical Centre
06.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Universal Care- Transitional Care Program
03.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Secretary/Manager
Dixie X-Ray Associates
04.2016 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
McMaster University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -
Seneca College
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