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Emma Dykens

Upper Falmouth,NS

Summary

Registered Nursing professional with seven months of experience in Emergency Medicine with strong knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, helping emergency staff complete appropriate collaborative or independent patient assessments, work ups and interventions in a timely manner. Strives to maintain high standards, and provide compassionate nursing care.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hants Community Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions based off nursing care directives such as appropriate blood work, EKGs and cardiac monitoring and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving intubations, cardioversions, severe burn traumas, drug overdoses and procedural sedation's
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections utilizing the drug monograph and monitoring responses.

5B Urology, VG

Registered Nurse
07.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Interprofessional communication with physicians, respiratory therapists and EHS.
  • Clinical skills such as safe administration of PO/IV/IM medications, IV insertion, bloodwork, catheterization, continuous bladder irrigation, clinical charting and documentation.


5B Urology, VG

Undergraduate Student Nurse
12.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills (eg, IV insertion, blood work, wound care, catheterization, continuous bladder irrigation, clinical charting and documentation).
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
  • Provided safe and empathetic care to a diverse patient population.

Windsor Elms Village For Continuing Care

Resident Service Aid
07.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for residents.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for residents based off of appropriate diet and food texture.
  • Offered feeding assistance as needed while encouraging autonomy when appropriate.
  • Built strong and meaningful connections with residents through empathetic care practices.

Dykeland Lodge

Food Service Worker
04.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs related to infection control.
  • Assisted in training new team members on facility operations, policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Collaborated with Nursing staff to monitor and adjust resident diet and food texture as appropriate.
  • Conducted daily equipment checks to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Supervised resident meal times to ensure safe eating practices.

Education

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
05-2024

University Overview

  • Graduation with Distinction
  • Graduation Dean's List
  • 4.2 GPA
  • Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
  • Recipient of the Doreen Carroll graduate award

Avon View Highschool
Windsor Junction, NS

High School Diploma
06-2021

University Overview

  • Honors with Distinction
  • French Immersion
  • Principles Award

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient advocacy
  • Effective time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Pediatric and Adult emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support course
  • First aid CPR AED

Languages

French
Limited Working

Certification

-Certification in Public Health

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Hants Community Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

5B Urology, VG
07.2024 - 08.2024

Undergraduate Student Nurse

5B Urology, VG
12.2023 - 03.2024

Resident Service Aid

Windsor Elms Village For Continuing Care
07.2021 - 08.2021

Food Service Worker

Dykeland Lodge
04.2020 - 07.2021

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Avon View Highschool

High School Diploma

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