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GLORIA RUSSEW

Vaughan,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate ER nurse with extensive experience across a variety of healthcare settings. Specializing in transplant, oncological and cardiac emergencies. Ability to navigate high-pressure situations with calmness and efficiency, often in environments with limited resources. Passionate about utilizing these skills to improve healthcare accessibility across Canada.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Assessed and triaged patients in a small hospital, ensuring urgent cases received immediate attention and facilitated transfers when necessary
  • Adapted to various roles within the department and worked with multiple interdisciplinary teams to maintain a smooth workflow in the emergency room
  • Worked within a small team to run CTAS 1- codes

Registered Nurse- Emergency

Toronto General Hospital
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated effectively within a team to deliver specialized care to CTAS 1 patients, which included managing cases of overdose, responding to life-threatening arrhythmias, administering CPR and facilitating rapid intubation
  • Developed a specialized skill set in managing critical situations for transplant, oncology, and cardiac patients
  • Demonstrated adaptivity while collaborating with colleagues to maintain the smooth operation of the emergency room under the pressures of high patient volumes and reduced staffing levels
  • Assumed leadership role by mentoring a consolidating nursing student and new orientees.

Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical

Priority Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills and adaptivity by working on various units at St Joseph's Health Centre
  • Greatly expanded knowledge base by working with different patient populations, including oncology, nephrology, thoracic surgery, and cardiology patients
  • Collaborated within an interdisciplinary team to ensure proper screening and interventions to prevent Monkeypox and COVID outbreaks.

Registered Nurse- Covid & GIM

Toronto Western Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Further developed knowledge by caring for high acuity patients requiring Opti-flow, telemetry, and continuous oximetry monitoring
  • Demonstrated leadership and initiative by being charge nurse, precepting students, internationally trained nurses and new hires
  • Focused on professional development by attending various educational seminars and completing cardiology I.

Registered Nurse

The Rekai Centres
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Collaborated with UHN physicians to develop a safe and effective pandemic plan to clear the COVID-19 outbreak
  • Developed individualized palliative care plans which reflect the resident's emotional, physiological and spiritual needs
  • Educated interdisciplinary team members about infection control practices and effective PPE use during a pandemic.

Education

Cardiology Nursing I -

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
04.2020

Skills

  • Compassionate and dedicated learner with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to recognize safety issues and follow best practice guidelines
  • Collaborate well within an interdisciplinary team in order to provide holistic patient-centered care
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data entry

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Bulgarian
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • General Class member of the College of Nurses of Ontario- License # 20279208
  • General Class member of the British Colombia College of Nurses and Midwives # 1028405
  • ACLS, PALS, BCLS and CTAS Certification
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training Certification
  • Aboriginal Community Health Services Certification
  • World Health Organization- COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness


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Timeline

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse- Emergency

Toronto General Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical

Priority Healthcare
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Covid & GIM

Toronto Western Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse

The Rekai Centres
06.2020 - 11.2020

Cardiology Nursing I -

Humber College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Toronto Metropolitan University

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