Doreen Nielen
Leamington,ON
Summary
Proven Director of Nursing and Staff Nurse with a robust background in direct patient care and patient education, notably at Detroit Medical Center. Expert in medication and IV administration, demonstrated through impactful patient safety initiatives. Excelled in leadership roles at Country Village Homes Woodslee, enhancing staff performance and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in fostering patient empowerment and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
ParaMed Home Health Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
Detroit Medical Center, Hutzel Women's Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Director of Nursing
Country Village Homes Woodslee
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Staff Nurse
Country Village Homes Woodslee
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College Thames Campus
Chatham, ON06-2002
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Non-Acute Care Infection Control Professional Training Program Certificate-December 2011
OANHSS Administrator Leadership Program 2012
Timeline
Staff Nurse
ParaMed Home Health Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
Staff Nurse
Detroit Medical Center, Hutzel Women's Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2023
Director of Nursing
Country Village Homes Woodslee
06.2012 - 08.2016
Staff Nurse
Country Village Homes Woodslee
03.2009 - 03.2012
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College Thames Campus
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