EMILY VAN BERKEL
St. George,Canada
Summary
Active member of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Ontario Nurses Association, specializing in comprehensive nursing care for diverse patient populations. Exceptional organizational and time management skills facilitate effective performance in high-pressure situations. Strong verbal and written communication abilities enhance collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Experienced in guiding nursing students and new graduates, with a focus on integrating theoretical knowledge into practical nursing. Ongoing professional knowledge and interest in providing evidence-based nursing care. Ability to problem-solve, time-manage, and prioritize patient care in nursing care settings. Keen interest in continuing education opportunities. Driven nursing professional with several years of experience in care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Juravinski Cancer Centre
Hamilton, ON
06.2018 - Current
- Perform as a competent member of the RESSCU team providing rapid assessment and patient-centered nursing care to oncology patients
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Actively participate in Brachytherapy procedures including providing and monitoring conscious sedation as well as utilizing nursing skills to support patients throughout treatment
- Utilize problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills while assisting stable to high acuity patients
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Regularly participate in available continuing education courses
- Interested in continuing learning and professional development opportunities
- Excellent attendance record
Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
Hamilton, ON
06.2009 - 06.2018
- Performed as a competent member of the health care team, working with a wide variety of medical conditions and diseases, including a large oncology patient population.
- Utilized problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills while assisting stable to high-acuity patients.
- Consolidated skills in nursing assessments, vitals, lab specimen collection, IV initiation and management, central line management, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, performing ECGs, and performing respiratory and cardiac resuscitation procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to perform well within a team environment, as well as in independent work settings.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario04.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Continuing education
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario, 09/01/09 - present
- First Aid, CPR and AED certification, Canadian Red Cross, 09/01/09
- Critical Practice Orientation for adults, 09/01/09
- ACLS certification, Heart and Stroke Foundation, 01/01/10
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale for Adults, 01/01/16
Contact Email
nevanberkelfamily@gmail.com
Timeline
Nurse
Juravinski Cancer Centre
06.2018 - Current
Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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