Gracie Hackett
Tignish,PE
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated new graduate nurse with a strong foundation in postoperative patient care seeking a new graduate nurse position at The Halifax Infirmary on the Orthopedic Short Stay Unit 8.3. Proficient in performing wound care and dressing changes, nursing assessments, pain management, and patient education to promote patient outcomes. Currently enrolled in year four of the 4 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UPEI with a graduation in May, 2025.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Health PEI
Alberton, Prince Edward Island
06.2024 - 12.2024
- performs IV insertions.
- Administration of medications through IM, IV, PO, and SQ routes.
- Insertion and removal urinary catheters.
- Performs percutaneous dressings, bag and tube changes, and flushes as well as chest tube dressings and drain emptying.
- Performs complex wound care (VACs, PICOs, Coban wraps, dry adhesive dressings, surgical incisions).
- Monitored patients receiving blood, blood products, and high-risk medications, and conducted frequent assessments.
- Assesses lab values and their impact on patient care.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary such as nurse practitioners, physicians, teams to improve patient outcomes. and optimize care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE05-2025
Skills
- Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills by providing care for up to 4 patients receiving different treatments requring ongoing monitoring
- Utilizes evidence based practices to think critically when analyzing lab values and performs appropriate nursing intervention
- Collaborates effectively with the multidisciplinary team to address patient needs and develop a plan of care
- Demonstrates compassionate and empathetic care by actively listening to patients' concerns and tailoring their care to meet their needs
- Integrates feedback from team members to refine nursing skills and improve patient care
- Applies cultural awareness and competence in patient care gained through an international nursing experience
- Precise wound and postoperative incision care by performing dressing changes, keeping the wound clean, and monitoring for signs of infection
- Thorough documenter of patient assessments, treatments, and interventions to ensure clear and comprehensive communication between health care members to support the continuity of care
Clinical Experience
- Medical-surgical
- Emergency Department
- International Placement in Roatan, Honduras
- Ambulatory Care
References
- Anita Harper, RN
Email: adharper@ihis.org
Phone: 902-439-3811
Timeline
Student Nurse
Health PEI
06.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Prince Edward Island
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