Hilary Riley
Brantford,Ontario
Summary
Experienced Nurse with background in providing dedicated patient care in hospital, clinic and home settings. Proven ability to handle high stress situations while still prioritizing patients and advocating for their needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ENDOSCOPY NURSE
CAMBRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - Current
- Supported doctors during routine endoscopic procedures and managed emergency cases like GI bleeds and foreign body removals
- Monitor patients while sedated as well as post-procedure recovery
- Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures
- Intravenous therapy including IV starts and administering medications
- Train new nursing staff on endoscopy protocols and safety measures
HOME HEALTH NURSE
CBI HEALTH
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations in home settings
- Intravenous/subcutaneous therapy including starting and maintaining IV sites, administration of IV medication, PICC line and port maintenance including TPN administration, CADD pump site/medication changes and maintenance
- Assessed palliative patients and coordinated with community hospice to address and fulfill patient needs
- Administered wound care for chronic and acute wounds, developing tailored plans of care based on best practice guidelines
- Catheter insertion and maintenance
- Established and managed peritoneal dialysis, providing comprehensive patient education on procedure and care
- Tube and drain care including g-tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomy and nephrostomy tubes
MEDICINE/PALLIATIVE/ONCOLOGY
ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH CENTRE
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Organized and prioritized care for nine patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment
- Blood draws and IV therapy including starting and maintaining IVs, blood transfusions, cultures, medications, fluids and PICC lines
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to meet diverse patient care needs
- Practiced and applied skills in medication administration, IV therapy, catheterization, diabetic management, VAC therapy, wound and ostomy care, tracheotomy maintenance, enteral feeding, and end of life care
MEDICINE/COMPLEX CONTINUING CARE/REHABILITATION
NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrate superior assessment and critical thinking skills that maintain and monitor patients' needs while ensuring those needs get met through collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Administer medications and implement treatments as per physicians' orders
- Practiced skills that include but are not limited to - medication administration, enteral nutrition, urinary catheterization, IV therapy, wound care, VAC therapy, diabetic management, tracheotomy maintenance and care, chest tube maintenance, end of life care
- Provide care for up to 9 patients
RPN SUPERVISOR
SEASONS RETIREMENT
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed care for over 100 residents, ensuring compliance with health standards and enhancing resident wellbeing
- Respond to emergency situations and determine medical needs of patients
- Led daily operations and team management, fostering a cohesive work environment
- Conducted training for new employees and monitored compliance with policies and procedures.
- Delegated and monitored tasks of unregulated care providers to maintain high-quality patient care
- Daily medication administration for all residents
- Develop and implement nursing care plans according to resident needs
Education
Registered Practical Nursing Diploma -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario12-2013
Skills
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- IV insertion and management
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Patient assessment
- Procedure assistance
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Current BCLS
- Peritoneal Dialysis Certificate, 02/01/23
- Best Practice: Stroke Care Certification, 06/01/16
- Intravenous Therapy and Phlebotomy Certificate, 12/01/15
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate, 09/01/14
Timeline
ENDOSCOPY NURSE
CAMBRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - Current
HOME HEALTH NURSE
CBI HEALTH
01.2023 - 01.2024
MEDICINE/PALLIATIVE/ONCOLOGY
ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH CENTRE
01.2016 - 01.2021
MEDICINE/COMPLEX CONTINUING CARE/REHABILITATION
NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 01.2016
RPN SUPERVISOR
SEASONS RETIREMENT
01.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Practical Nursing Diploma -
Mohawk College