Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Gracy Dcruz

Surrey,British Columbia

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infusion Registered Nurse

Bayshore
11.2019 - Current
  • Administered IV fluids, medicationsthrough peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
  • Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
  • Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
  • Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Bayshore Home Health
01.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

SimpeQ Care
04.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

SimpeQ Care
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Providence Health Care
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Health Care Aide

Classic Life Care
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Breach Candy Hospital Trust
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Breach Candy Hospital Trust
06.2006 - 04.2009
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Parsee General Hospital Trust
06.2005 - 05.2006
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

No Degree - Registered Nursing

Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC
08.2017

No Degree - Registered Nursing

Omni College
Richmond, BC
01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Nashik India
05.2011

No Degree - Registered Nurse

Parsee General Hospital Trust
Mumbai- India
05.2005

Skills

  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

ALS/BSL- Advance Life Support/Basic life support.

PNEP- Perioperative Nursing Education Program

Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course

First Aid/CPR


Timeline

Registered Nurse Supervisor

SimpeQ Care
12.2022 - 05.2023

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Providence Health Care
01.2020 - 11.2022

Infusion Registered Nurse

Bayshore
11.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Bayshore Home Health
01.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

SimpeQ Care
04.2015 - Current

Health Care Aide

Classic Life Care
03.2015 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Breach Candy Hospital Trust
01.2012 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Breach Candy Hospital Trust
06.2006 - 04.2009

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Parsee General Hospital Trust
06.2005 - 05.2006

No Degree - Registered Nursing

Thompson River University

No Degree - Registered Nursing

Omni College

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

No Degree - Registered Nurse

Parsee General Hospital Trust
Gracy Dcruz