Grace Doherty
Brampton,ON
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 3+ years experienced in Community Health through hands-on health practices to maximize health status of individuals, families and communites. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Fosters relationships and coordinate with clinical healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Float Team
West Park Health Center
Etobicoke, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
RN- Long Term Care
Northern Regional Health Authority
Thompson, MB
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted plan of care accordingly.
- Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing challenging situations within the clinical environment.
Home Care Unit – Direct Service Nurse
Thompson General Hospital
Thompson, Manitoba
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- Instructed families and caregivers on proper homecare techniques such as dressing wounds, administering medications, providing nutrition and hydration therapy.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate for additional treatment needs or therapies such as physical therapy or occupational therapy.
Psychiatric Care Unit
Northern Regional Health Authority
Thompson, MB
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
Public Health Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Health Authority
Thompson, MB
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching and health education.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations.
- Tested clients for common conditions and referred to other community resources based on specific needs.
Obstetrical Unit – Registered Nurse
Thompson General Hospital
Thompson, Manitoba
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BScN) - Nursing
York University, North York, Ontario
Toronto, ON05.2020
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Attention to Detail
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Care Oversight
- Discharge Planning
- Occupational Therapy
- Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family Education
Certification
- BLS- Health Care Provider Level C - 2023
- ACLS - 2023
- Wound Care Level 1 & 2 - 2021, 2022, 2023
- Towards Flourishing (Mental Health Promotion for Families) 2022
- Trauma-Informed Relationship Building Safety & Trust Aug. 2021
- Harm Reduction (Safer Choices Northern Network &
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network) 2021 - Trauma Informed Care (Addictions Foundation Manitoba) 2021
Timeline
RN- Float Team
West Park Health Center
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Care Unit
Northern Regional Health Authority
09.2022 - 09.2023
RN- Long Term Care
Northern Regional Health Authority
03.2022 - 10.2023
Public Health Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Health Authority
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Care Unit – Direct Service Nurse
Thompson General Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2023
Obstetrical Unit – Registered Nurse
Thompson General Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BScN) - Nursing
York University, North York, Ontario
- BLS- Health Care Provider Level C - 2023
- ACLS - 2023
- Wound Care Level 1 & 2 - 2021, 2022, 2023
- Towards Flourishing (Mental Health Promotion for Families) 2022
- Trauma-Informed Relationship Building Safety & Trust Aug. 2021
- Harm Reduction (Safer Choices Northern Network &
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network) 2021 - Trauma Informed Care (Addictions Foundation Manitoba) 2021
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