Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Care Coordinator
Home and Community Care Support Services
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
11.2012 - Current
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
RN: ICU, ER
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Oakville , ON
02.2006 - 06.2010
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN, Critical Care
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC
05.2005 - 01.2006
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Kinesiologist
self-employed
Vancouver , BC
06.1999 - 01.2006
Developed programs for individual and group fitness and rehabilitation and various physio clinics and gyms.
Personal trainer to clientele in the movie industry, various professionals and the insurance industry.
Taught fitness classes including Aerobics, Step Class, Spin, Stretch/Yoga
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
05.1997
Skills
Excellent patient educator and advocate
Superior assessment, communication, clinical and critical thinking skills
Work well with patients across the lifespan and families in high stress situations
Confidence to work both autonomously and as a multidisciplinary team member
Attention to detail, impeccable documentation and reporting
Calm, professional manner, ability to quickly build trust and rapport with my patients
Certification
Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Professionals: St John's Ambulance- recertified in 2022.
Timeline
RN, Care Coordinator - Home and Community Care Support Services
11.2012 - Current
RN: ICU, ER - Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 06.2010
RN, Critical Care - Vancouver General Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2006
Kinesiologist - self-employed
06.1999 - 01.2006
University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
McMaster University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology