Hayley Tweedy
Severn
Summary
Registered Practice Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario Member of Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
Perinatal Nursing Program
Current Neonatal Resuscitation
Breastfeeding Certificate
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate
Certificate in Peri-Anesthesia Nursing
Good knowledge of nursing standards and best practices
Excellent computer skills and trained in Meditech and EMR
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse Obstetrics
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Barrie, ON
06.2017 - Current
- Provided comprehensive postpartum care, educating new mothers on breastfeeding and infant care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed recovery progress, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the postpartum period.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient education regarding postpartum depression and emotional well-being.
- Facilitated family-centered care by involving partners in the healing process, strengthening family dynamics post-delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted physicians during postpartum procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and supporting professional development initiatives.
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring rapid response and patient safety.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for obstetric care and patient management.
- Facilitated a supportive environment for patients experiencing pregnancy loss or complications with empathy and understanding.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures while caring for mothers and infants.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Practical Nurse
Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Orillia, ON
03.2015 - 06.2017
- IV initiation and maintenance
- Recovery of all day surgery post op patients
- Pre-admission clinic
- Work closely with anesthesiology team
- Admit and recover all cataract surgeries
- Cystoscopy clinic working alongside a urologist
- Caring for postpartum mothers and newborns
- Assisting with breastfeeding
- Mother and baby assessments
- Health teaching
- Medication administration to mothers and babies according to CNO standards
- Provide emotional support to new parents
Registered Practical Nurse (Unit Manager)
The Villa Care Centre
Midland, ON
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsible for monitoring resident’s health status and uses nursing interventions as required
- Monitor lab reports and report significant findings or abnormalities to physicians
- Responsible for administering medication based upon CNO standards
- Palliative Care
- Provides education to residents and staff to ensure quality of care
- Catheter insertion/removal and dressing changes
- Required to take a supervisor health and safety awareness course in order to oversee Personal Support Workers and residents
- Lead in mini meetings once weekly with staff to ensure the floor is running efficiently
- Regularly participates in Care2learn courses
Manager
McDonald's
Elmvale, ON
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Responsible for supervising staff and maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints
- Assisted in food preparation and supported staff as needed
- Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant
- Counted money from all cash registers and made a deposit nightly
- Trained and encouraged new staff
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Georgian College
Barrie, ON01.2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Mental health care
- Health promotion
- Pediatric care
- Postoperative care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessment
- Medication distribution
- Family education
- Removing sutures
- EMR trained
- Breastfeeding support
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse Obstetrics
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
06.2017 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Soldiers Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Practical Nurse (Unit Manager)
The Villa Care Centre
03.2013 - 10.2015
Manager
McDonald's
01.2007 - 01.2012
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Georgian College