Emma Hickey
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with a strong foundation of clinical knowledge, skill, and judgement developed through 5 years of combined RPN and RN experience. Works well with diverse patient populations and is able to adapt to changing, high-stress environments. A positive team member with strong interprofessional skills directed towards advancing patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sinai Health Systems (Mount Sinai Hospital)
05.2023 - Current
- Providing technical advice and information relevant to nursing, personal support work, home health, infection control, and best practice throughout the development of business operations.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlining medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Practical Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
02.2022 - Current
- Providing COVID-19 outbreak management to various Indigenous communities through organizing vaccine clinics and testing centers, communicating test results and necessary public health protocols, and monitoring vulnerable populations.
- Public Health duties such as well-baby visits, immunizations, TB testing, sexual health promotion clinics, and diabetic health teaching.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Homecare Solutions
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for providing in-home care to 6-12 patients per day with a diverse group of health needs
- Performed all skills under RPN scope of practice, while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide best patient outcomes
- Cared for palliative patients and their families by monitoring the disease process and providing comfort care as needed throughout their end-of-life journey.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, wound dressing, and oral, IV, IM medication administration.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Paediatric Mental Health RPN
London Health Sciences Centre
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed and cared for children and adolescents using a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.
- Utilized therapeutic communication and family-based care to benefit patient progress.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive mental health care and support.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific patient needs and goals.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Toronto Metropolitan University
04.2023
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -
Fanshawe College
05.2019
Skills
- Strong Leadership and Clinical Judgement
- Patient Assessments
- Patient-Centered Care
- Advanced Wound Care
- IV and Central Line Management
- Performing EKGs
- Palliative Care
- Emergency Response
- Time Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse Registration, 23701647
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sinai Health Systems (Mount Sinai Hospital)
05.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
02.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Homecare Solutions
05.2020 - 03.2022
Paediatric Mental Health RPN
London Health Sciences Centre
06.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -
Fanshawe College
- Registered Nurse Registration, 23701647
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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