Dwayne Hennessey
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with 25 years' experience in home health and primary care settings. Expertise in patient support, assessment, counseling, education, lab work, documentation, and treatment administration. Collaborative team player proficient in managing heavy patient volume and ensuring accurate recordkeeping for patient confidentiality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PACU Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Mackenzie Health
Toronto, Ontario
11.2020 - Current
- Monitoring postoperative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia
- Measuring and recording patients' vital signs
- Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia
- Updating charts, patient files, and medical records
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions
- Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
RN Emergency Unit
Carecor Health Services
Toronto, Ontario
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes
- Leveraged compassion in facilitating pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessing effectiveness of therapy
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained
- Effectively assimilated, interpreted, and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care
- Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses' notes and promoting sufficient communication among care staff
- Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC's, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions
- Ensured follow through of interdisciplinary referrals (speech evaluations, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, etc.).
RN Emergency Unit
Lakeridge Health Center
Oshawa, Ontario
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes
- Leveraged compassion in facilitating pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessing effectiveness of therapy
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained
- Effectively assimilated, interpreted, and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care
- Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses' notes and promoting sufficient communication among care staff
- Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC's, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions
- Ensured follow through of interdisciplinary referrals (speech evaluations, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, etc.).
RN Emergency Unit
South Lake Regional Hospital
Newmarket, Ontario
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, trauma team, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes
- Leveraged compassion in facilitating pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessing effectiveness of therapy
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained
- Effectively assimilated, interpreted, and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care
- Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses' notes and promoting sufficient communication among care staff
- Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC's, TPN, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions
- Ensured follow through of interdisciplinary referrals (speech evaluations, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, etc.).
Unit Clinical Supervisor PACU and Same Day Surgery
Scarborough Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Support clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver effective and safe patient care
- Provide guidance and decision-making capabilities with bed flow through PACU and SDS
- Mentor and Disciplinary action when required
- Maintain safe working environment and providing teaching when challenges arise
- Mentor and coach hospital staff
- Approve OT when needed
- Provide administrative and clinical leadership
- Facilitate Huddle boards for LEAN Management Methodology
- Support patient placement, admission, discharge, and transfers in consultation with the interdisciplinary team, appropriate units, departments, and agencies.
Hospital Supervisor
St. Mary's General Hospital
Kitchener, Ontario
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Support clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver effective and safe patient care
- Provide guidance and decision-making capabilities with bed flow through all units of the hospital
- Attend to emergency codes
- Maintain safe working environment and providing teaching when challenges arise
- Mentor and coach hospital staff
- Approve OT when needed
- Facilitation with CritiCall and ORNGE
- Provide administrative and clinical leadership
- Repatriations and communication with other hospitals and facilities to ensure effective transitions
- Support patient placement, admission, discharge, and transfers in consultation with the interdisciplinary team, appropriate units, departments, and agencies
- Coordinate the care, given by all staff, to meet the needs of patients and families (e.g., ideal patient flow; appropriate staffing levels (e.g., OR Call-in Policy)
- Act as a supportive resource by attending to urgent / crisis situations (e.g., Emergency Codes)
- Maintain a strong line of communication with appropriate Program Managers/Directors for clinical and non-clinical issues; including the provision of shift-based documentation to ensure continuity
- Ensure compliance with all legislated requirements, professional, and accreditation standards for care and safety
- Manage assigned projects and participate on committees
- Champion health/safety and infection control practices in the workplace
- Liaise with external agencies, community partners, and the public as necessary
- Participate in the CNO Annual QA Program.
Care & Services Manager
Paramed Home Health care
Toronto, Ontario
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Ensure service meets Care and Service Delivery Performance Standards
- Carry out business development and implementation of Care/Services Programs
- Design and implement quality improvement initiatives, including data collection and analysis; prepare action plans to address and improve outcomes
- Liaise with contractors for direct care
- Contract management by ensuring all contract standards are met, including operations reporting (admission, discharge, etc.)
- Identify and meet human resource requirements associated with field staff and supervisors
- Human Resource Management including recruitment, selection, and orientation of new supervisors and field staff; participation in performance management; disciplining of employees and escalation of disciplinary issues where justified; planning and providing recommendations regarding field staff compensation; identification of training needs and communication to the District Director
- Provide input and monitor care & service business plans and budgets, as well as tracking adherence to budget
- Participate in local events for the purpose of community relations
- This includes public speaking, involvement in local community boards and task forces, participating in research projects and charity events.
Clinical Instructor (RPN program)
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught multiple courses in the university Clinical Nursing Program to undergraduate students training to become nurses
- Exacted high standards due to firm belief that excellence in care is mandated for patient safety in the medical field
- Failed students who did not meet standards of care
- Provided both lecture-based and clinical instruction to students in patient care practices
- Trained students on how to work as part of the medical team in hospital settings
- Designed and administered written examinations
- Graded completed tests and recorded grades in the University's secure electronic grading system
- Observed clinical students carefully during practicums and rounds
- Wrote recommendations for exceptional students.
Nursing Supervisor
Paramed Home Health care
Toronto, Ontario
12.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered, supervised, managed, and evaluated patient care personnel
- Directed, educated, coached and mentored nurses to develop/keep a strong team atmosphere on the unit
- Supervised junior nursing employees in their duties and assigned work accordingly
- Assisted in the manpower process by assigning departments to employee as per needs and expertise
- Evaluated individual employee performance and ensured adherence to all rules and guidelines.
Home Visiting Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Toronto, Ontario
03.2006 - 12.2012
- Obtained medical history from the patient and family member
- Coordinated and supervised the care given by the LPN, Home Health Aide and Personal Care Attendant assigned to provide care to the patient
- Monitored changes in the patient condition and family and home situation
- Developed nursing care plan
- Recorded supervisory visits, evaluated patient care and progress
- Discharged patients and prepared Discharge Summaries and obtained Discharge orders
- Maintained confidentiality of client situation, records and services provided according to HIPPA regulations.
Health Services Supervisor
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Toronto, Ontario
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Administered, supervised, managed, and evaluated patient care personnel
- Directed, educated, coached, and mentored nurses to develop/keep a strong team atmosphere on the unit
- Supervised junior nursing employees in their duties and assigned work accordingly
- Assisted in the manpower process by assigning departments to employee as per needs and expertise
- Evaluated individual employee performance and ensured adherence to all rules and guidelines.
Home Visiting Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Toronto, Ontario
12.2001 - 01.2006
- Obtained medical history from the patient and family member
- Coordinated and supervised the care given by the LPN, Home Health Aide and Personal Care Attendant assigned to provide care to the patient
- Monitored changes in the patient condition and family and home situation
- Developed nursing care plan
- Recorded supervisory visits, evaluated patient care and progress
- Discharged patients and prepared Discharge Summaries and obtained Discharge orders
- Maintained confidentiality of client situation, records and services provided according to HIPPA regulations.
Agency Hospital Nurse
SRT Med Staff
Toronto, Ontario
12.1999 - 12.2001
- Performed General Nurse Duties on a variety of units in many hospitals within the GTA
- Emergency Unit, Medicine, Surgical, Cardiology, LTC, and Re-hab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona02.2011
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Centennial College
Toronto, ON12.1998
High School Diploma -
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, ON06.1995
Skills
- Nursing care operations
- Effective Communication
- Critical thinking
- Analysis
- Customer Service Excellence
- Teambuilding/Training/Supervision
- Implement effectual solutions
- Work independently and as a team player
- Direct
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care and Education
Websites
Certification
- Yellow Belt Lean Management Training - 2015
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Member Certification - Cert. ID G64984
- BCLS HCP-C - 07/2024, Heart and Stroke Foundation
- ACLS - 08/2024, Heart and Stroke Foundation
- PALS - 09/2024, Heart and Stroke Foundation
- CPI Level 2 - 03/2017
- Coronary Care Nursing I, Humber College
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) - 07/2024
- Trauma Nurse Core Class (TNCC) - 07/2024
Accomplishments
- College of Nurses of Ontario, 1998 to present
- College of Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Canadian Nurses Association, CCHN (C), 2014 to present
- RNAO # 18KK0863
Languages
English
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
RN PACU Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Mackenzie Health
11.2020 - Current
RN Emergency Unit
Carecor Health Services
05.2019 - 12.2020
RN Emergency Unit
Lakeridge Health Center
07.2018 - 05.2019
RN Emergency Unit
South Lake Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2018
Unit Clinical Supervisor PACU and Same Day Surgery
Scarborough Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2017
Hospital Supervisor
St. Mary's General Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
Care & Services Manager
Paramed Home Health care
11.2013 - 05.2015
Clinical Instructor (RPN program)
Centennial College
01.2013 - 12.2013
Nursing Supervisor
Paramed Home Health care
12.2012 - 11.2013
Home Visiting Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
03.2006 - 12.2012
Health Services Supervisor
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
01.2006 - 03.2006
Home Visiting Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
12.2001 - 01.2006
Agency Hospital Nurse
SRT Med Staff
12.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Centennial College
High School Diploma -
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
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