Iona MacDonald, RN
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) holding licenses in both Nova Scotia and British Columbia, with progressive career history in direct patient care specifically neurosurgical care, 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 and respectful positive attitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carecor Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Worked on a large variety of different floors gaining experience in many nursing specialties such as Hematology, ENT, General Surgery, Nephrology and transplant.
Clinical Instructor
Dalhousie University
05.2023 - Current
- Led daily operations by providing clinical education to eight nursing students
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Travel Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing
01.2023 - Current
- Completed five contracts.
- Contract #1:Penticton Regional Hospital, British Columbia. Level 4 Surgical unit from January 11th, 2023 to February 9th, 2023. This is a surgical floor that most commonly has post operative orthopedic and general surgery patients. I gained experience with elective arthroplasty patients, hip fractures, bowel resections and also medical patients.
- Contract #2: Sechelt Hospital, British Columbia. Medical float position from March 9th, 2023 to April 7th, 2023. General medicine, psychiatry overflow, LTC.
- Contract #3: Penticton Regional Hospital, BC, May 8th, 2023 to May 23rd, 2023 Level 4 Surgical.
- Contract #4: Penticton Regional Hospital, BC. September 4th, 2023 to September 20th, 2023
- Contract #5: Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria BC. General medicine and kidney care. February 26th to April 14th 2024.
Registered Nurse
7.3 Neurosurgery, Halifax Infirmary QE11
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
White Hills Long Term Care Centre
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05.2021
High School Diploma -
Charles P. Allen High School
Bedford, NS06.2016
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Interpreting EKGs
- Wound Management
Certification
- BLS Certification, Canadian Red Cross - Expires June 2024
- NSH Central Zone IMCU Course Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carecor Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Dalhousie University
05.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
7.3 Neurosurgery, Halifax Infirmary QE11
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
White Hills Long Term Care Centre
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
High School Diploma -
Charles P. Allen High School
- BLS Certification, Canadian Red Cross - Expires June 2024
- NSH Central Zone IMCU Course Certificate
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