Emily VanDerWal
London,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care in hospital. Strengths include strong clinical skills, ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Notable contributions in previous roles include implementation of initiatives for improved patient care, demonstrating commitment to continuous learning and growth within the profession.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children Sub Specialty NRT
LHSC
London, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Heath Care Technician
VON
Erie St Claire, Canada
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained comfort for client through continuous monitoring of pain and head to toe assessments
- Identified issues with home environments through continuous monitoring, documenting, and reporting concerns
- Protected clients during transfers between seating, beds, and wheelchairs
- Managed catheter care and worked to support patient comfort and dignity
- Assisted clients with taking medication on time by arranging schedules and reminders
- Helped home-bound individuals maintain dignity by assisting with personal hygiene and care needs
- Enhanced wellbeing of individual clients with personalized support for social, mental, and physical requirements
- Updated records continuously with patient vitals, behaviors and symptoms
- Avoided dangerous bed sores and new infections through constant attention to patient needs
- Encouraged patient independence with caring support for personal hygiene and mobility needs
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04.2023
Skills
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Medical record documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- Infection control practices
- Respiratory disease knowledge
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Aerosol medication delivery
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Bi-level positive airway pressure
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neonatal resuscitation program
- Patient intake
- Trauma management
- Family education
- Neonatal care
- Seizure management
- Immunization administration
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Hematology care
- Oncology care
- Growth and development monitoring
- Nutrition support
- Diabetes management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Newborn education
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- NRP- 2024
- PALS- 2024
Timeline
Children Sub Specialty NRT
LHSC
05.2023 - Current
Heath Care Technician
VON
04.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Windsor
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