Emily Strong
Nepean,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record on 6NE Orthopedic Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Experienced preceptor who is both knowledgeable and approachable, fostering a healthy learning environment for those new to the unit.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital- 6NE Orthopedic Surgery
06.2011 - Current
- Provided care for pre-operative, post-operative, and non-operative orthopedic patients of varying ages and acuity.
- Experienced with patient admissions, assessments, ongoing monitoring of critical illnesses, diabetes management, wound care including VAC therapy, medication administration, blood product administration, and discharge.
- Provided thorough and comprehensive documentation.
- Served as a preceptor for consolidation students, new graduate nurses, and newly hired nurses, providing experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Has demonstrated leadership on the unit by being shift Charge Nurse on a regular basis, shift Clinical Nurse Expert, and provided coverage for Clinical Care Leader.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients’ acuity levels and individual needs, and provided skilled and timely response to critically ill patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care. Attended education days including the Orthopedic Education Day, Palliative Care, Acute Pain Service, Preceptor Workshop, and participated in Point Prevalence.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Including pain control, wound care, repositioning, medication administration, and discharge teaching.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON05.2011
Skills
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experienced mentor, providing support and guidance to students and new staff
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Languages
English
Certification
- Member of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, BLS and CPR level 3
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital- 6NE Orthopedic Surgery
06.2011 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
University of Ottawa