Donna Spence
Markham,ON
Summary
Nursing professional with a focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with a commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill this challenging role in an official Charge Nurse capacity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
02.2023 - Current
- Uses critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administer and dispense medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provides culturally safe and sensitive care within a trauma informed care framework.
- Acting NIC - acts as a liaison between the clinical team and community, coordinates and supervises care delivery. Complete month end reports, identify areas to improve clinic flow and implement changes.
Registered Nurse
Salvation Army Grace Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Registered Nurse
Bethell Hospice
03.2019 - Current
- Provide support for patients with life limiting illness during the last three months of life, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions for palliative emergencies when necessary.
- Wrote policy, designed and implemented flow sheets, participated in accreditation activities, participated in poster presentation for annual HPCO conference (2023)
- Intake Coordinator -assess and make eligibility decision for admittance to facility. Organize all required documents, medication orders and between providers/systems.
Registered Practical Nurse
Regional Municipality of York
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills which resulted in increased trust between nurse and patient.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care to long-term care residents.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to personal support staff as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust comprehensive care plans as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON05-2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing Diploma
George Brown College
Toronto ON01-2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership in ANIC role
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership in ANIC role
- Peer Mentor
- Calm and Composed
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Provides culturally competent Care
- Provides trauma informed care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Salvation Army Grace Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Bethell Hospice
03.2019 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Regional Municipality of York
10.2013 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
No Degree - Practical Nursing Diploma
George Brown College
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