Esther Tucker
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Registered Nurse looking to teach and inspire future nurses by providing them practical skills, guidance, and knowledge as they embark on a challenging but rewarding career.
British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives
- Registration Number: 0993481
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Island Hospital Campbell River And District
Campbell River, BC
12.2023 - Current
- Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Kelowna General Hospital
Kelowna, BC
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Direct patient care including assessments, treatments and management of rapidly changing conditions in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
- Team lead in streaming, a nurse led, high volume, and fast paced environment that requires frequent reassessment and re-triaging based upon evolving patient conditions.
- Trauma nurse in charge of two trauma bays, providing emergency care and reassessment of highly acute patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kelowna General Hospital
Kelowna, BC
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Responsible as team lead for care and management of 8-10 medical/surgical patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Fergus, ON
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed adult medical patient care with thorough assessments, accurate and concise documentation, and clear communication to address each patients issues.
- Administered medications, IV therapy and access, wound care, PICC care and blood draws, and telemetry interpretation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hopewell Children's Home
Ariss, ON
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for medical care and medication administration of 8-12 medically fragile children and adults with developmental and physical delays.
- Tracheostomy care and management including tube changes and suctioning. PEG tube management and feedings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage River Retirement Home
Elora, ON
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for medical needs of 126 residents and medication administration of 55 residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2021
Practical Nursing Diploma
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON04.2018
Skills
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Thorough Physical Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Patient Education
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2023
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course 2023
- Trauma Nursing Core Care 2022
- Regional Emergency Department Educational Program (Interior Health) 2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2022
- Basic Life Support 2022
- Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias 2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Island Hospital Campbell River And District
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kelowna General Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kelowna General Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hopewell Children's Home
04.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage River Retirement Home
08.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Practical Nursing Diploma
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning