Emma Van Sickle
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse bringing over 5 years of experience in emergency and trauma care within a variety of hospitals. Proven history of utilizing critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver excellent care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Experience in leadership as a charge nurse, trauma on call nurse, triage nurse, and bedside nurse in the busiest emergency room situated on Vancouver Island, managing over 200 patients daily.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in both adult and pediatric patients.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases, along with following nurse initiated protocols to order appropriate lab's, X-ray's, and EKG's on patient's arrival.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Worked as a charge nurse coordinating training new nurses, creating staff assignments, and communicating with different departments to ensure excellent patient care.
- Charted patient assessments, orders, and medication administration in both paper and electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Maintained an excellent quality of nursing care in a rural and under serviced community.
Registered Travel Nurse
Battleford Union Hospital Emergency Department
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
NRGH Floor 1 Cardiac & Internal Medicine Care
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Heath Care Aide
NRGH Emergency Department
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Health Care Aide
Eden Gardens
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC05.2019
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BCHeart & Stroke Foundation - Advanced Cardiac Life
09.2023
CTAS - Canadian Triage Acuity Scale
05.2022
BC PEWS (Pediatric Early Warning System) in ED
02.2022
Emergency Practice, Interventions & Care - Canada
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Emergency Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Airway Management
- Trauma Nursing
- EKG Interpretation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
- Presented on harm reduction at the 2019 CNSA National Conference
- Established Vancouver Island University's nursing program as a naloxone satellite distribution site
- Provided naloxone training to over 300 staff and students
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department
12.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Travel Nurse
Battleford Union Hospital Emergency Department
12.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
NRGH Floor 1 Cardiac & Internal Medicine Care
05.2019 - 08.2022
Heath Care Aide
NRGH Emergency Department
10.2018 - 01.2019
Health Care Aide
Eden Gardens
07.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vancouver Island University
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Heart & Stroke Foundation - Advanced Cardiac Life
CTAS - Canadian Triage Acuity Scale
BC PEWS (Pediatric Early Warning System) in ED
Emergency Practice, Interventions & Care - Canada
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