Eric De Leon
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician- ER
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and accurate orthopedic casting and splinting.
- Reduced patient wait time by promptly assisting with the application and removal of casts, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times, addressing concerns related to their injuries or treatments in a professional manner.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted emergency physicians during closed reductions for fractures and/ or dislocations.
ER Nurse
Alberta Health Services
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Streamlined patient flow through the ER by effectively prioritizing cases based on acuity levels and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, triage, and intervention in high-stress emergency situations.
GI Nurse
Alberta Health Services
10.2011 - 09.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Cardiac Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Education
Advanced Education in Orthopaedics For LPNs
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB2022
Nursing
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brent Hospital And College Incorporated
Zamboanga City, Philippines06.2005
Skills
- Pediatric and adult patient assessment
- Epic Systems
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- File and Records Monitoring
- Drug Protocols
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Casting
- Splinting
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Assisted in closed reductions
- Orthopedic Traction
- Orthopedic device and teaching
- Aseptic Techniques
- Fracture Management
Certification
- Registered nurse- 2024
- Licensed Practical nurse - 2008-current
- BLS- December 2023
- advanced practice in orthopedics
- ACLS- 2023
Additional Information
References
- Leona Bobik, RN
Unit manager, University of Alberta Hospital Emergency Department
780-407-8730
leona.bobik@albertahealthservices.ca
- Dena Chuckrey, RN
Unit manager, University of Alberta Hospital Emergency Department
780-407-1376
Dena.chuckrey@albertahealthservices.ca
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician- ER
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - Current
ER Nurse
Alberta Health Services
10.2016 - 06.2022
GI Nurse
Alberta Health Services
10.2011 - 09.2016
Cardiac Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2008 - 10.2011
Advanced Education in Orthopaedics For LPNs
NorQuest College
Nursing
NorQuest College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brent Hospital And College Incorporated
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