Elita Dias
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
As a Director of Care, possess over fifteen years of nursing experience and over nine years as a nurse manager working in the acute care and long-term care sector. I am confident in effective client centered care and resource management. An organized and determined team player looking to pursue a position that aligns with my professional and personal goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Care, Acting General Manager
Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, Chartwell
Mississauga, ON
12.2016 - Current
- Responsible for managing and directing the wellness department of 323-bed retirement home with special emphasis on resident safety, resident satisfaction and employee engagement.
- Human resources and staff management of nurses, PSWs, dietary aides, recruitment, orientation, training, retention, manpower planning, performance evaluation and employee recognition in a unionized environment.
- Business development following KPI's, quality audits and implementation of corporate strategic plans on regular intervals, including budget preparation and participation in collective bargaining.
- Facilitate and promote the interdisciplinary team approach within the home through effective delegation to Nursing, Dietary, Recreation, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments.
- Responsible for resident admissibility assessment and determining appropriate level of care required.
- Maintain control and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
- Compliance and confidentiality regarding all resident health care records to meet industry regulations.
- Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Standards.
- Investigate, assess and document employee disability claim management.
- Implement the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPAC) and monitor effectiveness through audits.
- Investigate and resolve complaints by participating in resident and family Care Conferences.
- Collaborate with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) to observes all standards of practice and policies in place.
- Oversee the retirement home as required in the General Manager’s absence and upon request.
- Preceptor to RN, RPN & PSW students.
Professor, PSW & Practical Nursing (Part-time)
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
09.2017 - Current
- Teaching theory courses on Providing Personal Care, Communication & Caregiving to approximately 92 PSW students
- Provided nursing laboratory educational requirements to over ten students using the teaching syllabus and relevant experience for Year 1 lab
- Supported over ten students in Year 2 pre-graduate clinical practicum as a Faculty Advisor.
Director of Care
Forest Hill Place Retirement Residence, Revera Inc.
Toronto, ON
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Championed a culture of safety, promoting adherence to best practices in infection control and risk management within the 160-bed retirement home.
Wellness and Marketing Consultant, Contract
Mount Dennis Family Chiropractic
Toronto, ON
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Working with wellness oriented chiropractor and team in order to educate clients about spine health.
- Advise clients on obtaining assessments and examinations and suggesting treatment plans as necessary.
- Promoted brain, spine and joint wellness at the International Yoga Conference 2015.
Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Toronto Lung Clinic
Toronto, ON
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Multitasked between four clinical research trials on respiratory medications.
- Independent regulatory document submission, protocol review and compliance, source document creation, recruitment and retention of clients.
- Assist with design, implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection, source documentation and CRF transcription as per protocol, SOPs and ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Proven ability to follow strict study protocol guidelines and reporting to ethics board for committee reviews.
- Responsible for recruiting and consenting patients with adherence to specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Performing ECG, pulmonary function tests, pharmacogenetic sampling, head to toe assessments and administration of investigational medications.
Corporate Nurse Manager
Asset Auctions
Brampton, ON
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Nutrition and wellness coaching, fitness consulting and PowerPlate training.
- Personal and corporate nursing responsibilities including assessment and medication administration.
- Project management to organize, plan, delegate and fulfill all projects with exceptional attention to detail and a goal of 100% accuracy.
RPN Osteoporosis Screening Coordinator
Osteoporosis Canada
Toronto, ON
08.2009 - 03.2012
- Worked in the Fracture Clinics at: Sunnybook Health Sciences Centre, Michael Garron Hospital and William Osler Brampton Civic Hospital.
- Leading the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy with diligent use of risk assessment tools to identify fragility fracture patients over the age of 50 as strategized by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Ontario Women’s Health Council
- Screening, educating & empowering individuals at risk for osteoporosis
- Organizing forums, fundraisers and quarterly staff meetings to further osteoporosis research
- Organizing the 4th Annual Bone Appétit Chef Challenge event for Osteoporosis Canada, the event was nominated for the Best Event Produced for a Charitable Organization in Canada at the Canadian Event Perspectives Magazine Star Awards Gala
- Launching the 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in Canada.
Education
Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences -
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
01.2017
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
01.2009
Nursing Policy Internship -
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
01.2007
Skills
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility accompanied with strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and providing appropriate intervention
- Keen on developing rapport with clients and co-workers
- Direct and clear communication through all mediums
- Effective organization, people management and leadership skills which increases efficiency and enables me to quickly resolve issues that arise in day to day activities
- Strong track record of effective time management
- Dedicated, innovative and self-motivated team player
Certification
- CPR & First Aid - 2024
- AARC Spirometry Certification - 2014
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training - 2013
- Parexel ECG Training - 2013
- Suicide Assist - 2004
Timeline
Professor, PSW & Practical Nursing (Part-time)
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
09.2017 - Current
Director of Care, Acting General Manager
Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, Chartwell
12.2016 - Current
Director of Care
Forest Hill Place Retirement Residence, Revera Inc.
11.2015 - 11.2016
Wellness and Marketing Consultant, Contract
Mount Dennis Family Chiropractic
03.2015 - 11.2015
Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Toronto Lung Clinic
01.2013 - 03.2015
Corporate Nurse Manager
Asset Auctions
07.2012 - 12.2013
RPN Osteoporosis Screening Coordinator
Osteoporosis Canada
08.2009 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences -
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Nursing Policy Internship -
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)