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Erika Desbiens

Montreal,Quebec

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

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ez Care Nursing
10.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
  • 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.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.

RN, Emergency Department

Canadian Health Labs
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
  • Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

CIUSSS Of Montreal East-Island
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • 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.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Cared for as many as 12 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

CIUSSS Of Montreal East-Island
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed caseload of 9 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.


Care Aide, Long Term Care Facility

CUISSS Of Montreal East-Island
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Education

DEC - Nursing

Collège De Maisonneuve
Montreal, QC
06.2019

Skills

  • EKG Interpretation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Airway Management
  • Wound Care

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • BLS - Basic life support
  • CTAS - Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ez Care Nursing
10.2022 - Current

RN, Emergency Department

Canadian Health Labs
08.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

CIUSSS Of Montreal East-Island
06.2021 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

CIUSSS Of Montreal East-Island
10.2019 - 06.2021

Care Aide, Long Term Care Facility

CUISSS Of Montreal East-Island
05.2018 - 03.2019

DEC - Nursing

Collège De Maisonneuve

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