Irene Quintua
Bayshore Home Health
Brantford,ON
18
years of professional experience
Internationally educated nurse who is dedicated, passionate, and highly motivated, and excellent in providing compassionate patient care in different facility settings. Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in direct patient care, comprehensive assessments, complex wound management, and palliative support. Known for clinical judgment, compassionate communication, and safe, individualized treatment.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments while verifying orders, allergies, and patient responses.
- Conducted comprehensive home assessments to evaluate patient conditions and update individualized care plans.
- Provided wound care, catheter care, and other skilled nursing procedures following care protocols.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery plans, and self-care techniques.
- Adapted visit priorities to changing patient needs while maintaining safe, compliant home care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Practical Nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Administered medications and monitored resident responses to support safe, accurate treatment delivery.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes promptly to registered nurses and physicians.
- Documented vital signs, symptoms, and care interventions in clinical records with strong accuracy.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Coordinated care tasks with interdisciplinary staff to maintain consistent resident support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Registered Practical Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Provided wound care and dressing changes following care plans and infection control standards.
- Educated residents and families on medications, care routines, and recovery expectations.
- Monitored compliance with physician orders and updated nursing staff on clinical concerns.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Registered Nurse
2 Years- Documented nursing interventions, progress notes, and care coordination details in clinical records.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and support staff to maintain continuity of services.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Trained and mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Contnuing Education
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication and administration
Patient assessments
Complex wound care: Wound Vac Therapy/ Tracheostomy care/ nephrostomy tube care/ Suprapubic and Foley Catheter Insertion/ Pleural drainage care
Specialized Clinical Care: Palliative and end-of-life care
Advanced Vascular Access and Infusion: Expert in IV Insertion/Cadd pump management/PICC line care/
Port Access and De-access
Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Practical Nurse
St Joseph Lifecare Center
02.2023 - 11.2025Read More
Registered Practical Nurse
Gibson Retirement Home
07.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
St LouisHospital
01.2010 - 01.2012Read More
Registered Nurse
Pagalungan Munipal Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2009Read More
Humber College
from Contnuing Education
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Mindanao Medical Foundation College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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