Florence Chemhazo
Brantford, Ontario,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Norfolk General Hospital
Simcoe, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
Registered Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
Brantford, Ontario
06.2010 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Wilfred Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mohawk McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06-2010
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Compassionate Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Emergency Interventions
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Critical Care Certificate, Mohawk College- (2018)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - Update (August 2023)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support- update (2023)
- CTAS - Uppdated (2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Norfolk General Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
06.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
Wilfred Laurier University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mohawk McMaster University
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