Erin Hackett
Campbell River,BC
Summary
Experienced Public Health Nurse with extensive experience in maternal & child health and a Pediatric nursing background. Collaborative, conscientious, efficient, and caring. Maintains Current registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Island Health
10.2007 - Current
- Responsible for the administration of vaccines and assessment of infant and child growth and development at Child Health Clinics.
- Promotion of maternal mental health through Island Health's perinatal Right From the Start program.
- Provision of support and education to breast and chest feeding individuals.
- Providing nursing assessment and care to birthing individuals and newborns in adherence with Perinatal Services BC practice guidelines.
- Providing current and evidence-based information to individuals contacting Public Health with inquiries.
- Participation in Community Outreach Groups.
Staff Nurse- Surgical Day Care
Island Health
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Prepared patients for surgery pre-operatively through nursing assessments, medication administration, vital signs and communicated any variances with physicians.
- Provided post-operative nursing care to patient through vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care and education for discharge.
Staff Nurse- Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit
Alberta Children's Hospital
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Provided assessment and nursing care to a diverse pediatric population.
- Responsible for the care of pediatric patients both pre and post-operatively.
- Provided wound care, IV initiation and maintenance, specimen collection and catheter care to patients.
- Responsible for the provision of patient IV, oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
- Provided support to parents.
- Provided education to patients and family upon discharge from the hospital.
- Communicated effectively regarding patient care with a multi-disciplinary team.
Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit
IWK Health Centre
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided assessment and nursing care to a diverse pediatric population.
- Responsible for the care of pediatric patients both pre and post-operatively.
- Provided wound care, IV initiation and maintenance, specimen collection and catheter care to patients.
- Responsible for the provision of patient IV, oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
- Provided support to parents.
- Responsible for education to patients and family upon discharge from the hospital.
- Communicated effectively regarding patient care with a multi-disciplinary team.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Sociology
Dalhousie University
Halifax05-2000
Timeline
Staff Nurse- Surgical Day Care
Island Health
09.2012 - 12.2014
Public Health Nurse
Island Health
10.2007 - Current
Staff Nurse- Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit
Alberta Children's Hospital
06.2006 - 07.2007
Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit
IWK Health Centre
05.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Sociology
Dalhousie University
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