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Haley Gignac

Callander

Summary


Experienced healthcare professional prepared for the demands of Labour and Delivery. Strong focus on collaborative care and achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, newborn care, and emergency response. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring exceptional patient experiences in ever-changing environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labour and Delivery RN

North Bay Regional Health Centre
08.2023 - Current
  • Work closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Contribute to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.
  • Assess neonates immediately following delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Educate expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans tailored to each mother's needs and preferences.
  • Administer pain management techniques including epidurals and intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Promote a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Decrease incidence of postpartum hemorrhage with timely administration of medications and interventions as needed.
  • Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and assist with pain management.

CFB Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

22 Wing North Bay- Canadian Forces Base
09.2018 - 05.2023
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
  • Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
  • Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.

Pete Palangio Front Office Clerk

City of North Bay
10.2017 - 05.2023
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming atmosphere, resulting in repeat business from satisfied customers.
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
  • Improved overall organization of the front office by implementing efficient filing systems for important documents such as registration forms and invoices.
  • Resolved guest issues promptly and effectively, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.

Camp Nurse

Camp Kadimah
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked alongside a diverse medical team to deliver care to staff and campers
  • Organized the Infirmary
  • Created policies and procedures for Covid-19 planning
  • Organized and delivered medications to campers and staff
  • Used critical thinking and best practice guidelines to assess and treat patients
  • Responsible for charting and keeping records to update parents
  • Organized infectious disease measures and implemented strategies to educate campers

Private PSW

Private Client
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Maintained a safe environment for patient by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nipissing Univeristy
North Bay, ON
06-2023

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS
North Bay, ON
06-2019

Skills

  • High-risk pregnancy care
  • Antepartum care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Intrapartum care
  • Electronic fetal monitoring
  • Postpartum hemorrhage management
  • Labour support
  • Induction management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • 2018 and 2019- Completed two mission trips with the Duke of Edinburgh Foundation to help build classrooms and provide supplies to people in Costa Rica.
  • 2022- One of three presenters in a live discussion with Dr. Charles Anyinam (Teaching Chair for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and Nipissing University's Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) to discuss racial inequalities experienced in the healthcare setting.
  • 2022- Presented at an International Festival on Death and Dying, "Lifting the Lid", alongside Dr.Susan Srigley. The seminar focused on nursing students' experiences with death and dying and how to better prepare students for exposure to death in their nursing career.
  • 2023- Panelist at Nipissing University's 16th annual Undergraduate Research Conference.
  • 2023- Recipient of the Dave Marshall Leadership Award for the campus category. https://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/student-development-and-services /dmla#gignac
  • 2024- MoreOB Core Team representative for the North Bay Regional Health Center Labour and Delivery Unit.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Certification

  • Ontario Scholar June 2019
  • Bishop Carter Christian Leadership Award 2019
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2021-2025
  • N95 Respiratory Fit test 2021-2025
  • CPR level C
  • National Lifeguard Society Certification
  • National Lifeguard Instructors Course Certification
  • First-Year Nursing Representative of the Nipissing University Nursing Society (NUNS) 2019-2020
  • Second-Year Nursing Representative of the Nipissing University Nursing Society (NUNS) 2020-2021
  • President of the Nipissing University Nursing Society (NUNS) 2021-2022
  • Fourth-Year Nursing Representative of the Nipissing University Nursing Society (NUNS) 2022-2023
  • Dave Marshall Leadership Award-2023
  • Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)-2024
  • Cesarean Section Scrub Nurse Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation- 2023
  • Fetal Monitoring- 2023
  • Breastfeeding Level 1 and 2
  • Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Certification
  • Capillary Blood Glucose Test Certification
  • Intravenous (IV) Infusion Therapy Certification
  • Blood Transfusion Certification

Timeline

Labour and Delivery RN

North Bay Regional Health Centre
08.2023 - Current

Camp Nurse

Camp Kadimah
06.2022 - 08.2022

Private PSW

Private Client
09.2021 - 08.2022

CFB Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

22 Wing North Bay- Canadian Forces Base
09.2018 - 05.2023

Pete Palangio Front Office Clerk

City of North Bay
10.2017 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nipissing Univeristy

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall CSS

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