FRANCOIS DIGNARD
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Bilingual Registered Nurse dedicated to promoting health among at-risk populations through acute care, special services, primary care, education, and preventive health care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Natural leader and team member focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse/Nursing Project Officer
Ottawa Public Health, City of Ottawa
10.2020 - Current
- Provided anonymous consumption services for individuals who use drugs, from emergency interventions to providing paraphernalia, education and referrals to community agencies.
- Reduced barriers for harm reductions clients by providing mobile services with as few administrative obstacles as possible.
- Led vaccination clinics, providing support to nursing staff and assessing clients for adverse reactions
- Coordinated training, policies and procedures and processes of a testing pilot program
- Adapted quickly to new guidelines and processes, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
- Demonstrated leadership and advocacy for team members, coworkers, patients and clients
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa
04.2019 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, loss of airway patency and critical medical diagnoses
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Extensive wound care experience, ranging from simple incisional dressings to complex packings/VACs
- Redeployed to different areas, including LTC homes during COVID-19 outbreaks, demonstrating adaptability and versatility
Faculty of Health Sciences, Clinical Professor
University of Ottawa
Ottawa
09.2022 - Current
- Developed teaching knowledge and competence in nursing education
- Reinforced time management and prioritization skills
- Advocated for safe nursing practice and maintained clinical knowledge with new policies and evidence-based practices
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa06.2018
Skills
- Health Department Collaboration
- Safety Protocols
- Risk Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Schedule Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Perioperative Nursing
- Patient Management
Professional Association
Current College of Nurses Certificate of Registration (Ontario)
Current member of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
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