Reliable, Trustworthy, Conscientious hard worker.
Able to work well independently and in a team environment.
Skilled at providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population.
Competent and caring in nursing offering 22 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume acute care setting in a hospital environment. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. 2 years experience in outpatient clinic setting organizing and running clinics with internist, respirologists and thoracic surgeons.
2002 Surgical Department
2003 Willett site Medically Complex
2004 Medical B7 till 2013
2013-2015 C5 Telemetry
2016 Medical B7 and transferred over July 2016 to Palliative and Medically Complex C7
2019 September transferred to Part-time status
2020 September Covid Assessment Clinic
2022 Ambulatory Care Admissions and Observations
2022 Internal Medicine Response Clinic/ Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program
Immunizing at mass vaccine clinics. Assessing and monitoring clients in recovery post-vaccination and providing health teaching on the most current up-to-date data on the current MRNA Covid-19 vaccines.
Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications, and possible side effects.
Worked administering Medication, Dressing changes and in charge of the Lodge and Apartments and ensuring the safety of the residences. And assist with scheduling for sick calls for RPN's and PSW's.
I would provide Care to Pediatric patients for a 8 hour shift in their homes or at the child's school to assist with Feeding tube schedules and Trachea Care in Suctioning and PRN oxygen therapy and as needed dressing changes and specialist appointments.
Worked on the Rehab Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord unit. Worked within Full scope of Practice.
Varies roles receptionist, Applying hair colors. Shampooing, ordering stock and keeping Salon Clean and tidy and assist Hair dresses as needed.
Providing Personal Care to Residents and all activities of daily living and Reporting to Registered Staff.
Nursing in acute care settings for 14 years Including Surgical, Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke Unit 5 years in Medically Complex and Palliative Care Practicing within the Full Registered Practical Nurse Scope of Practice September 2020 worked in the Covid-19 Assessment Clinic screening and providing health teaching March 2021 Immunizer for the Region of Waterloo Public Health (Contract) April 2022 Internal Medicine Rapid Access Clinic (IMRAC)/ Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (L-DAP) organizing and running clinics
Worked As a Junior Volunteer for Several years at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
Preceptor and mentor for new staff and students ongoing basis with Current employer (BCHSYS).
Update BCLS on a yearly basis
Received several awards from employer for employee recognition in excellence in care, several times throughout my career.
Registered with the College of Nurses since Feb 9, 2002.
Member of the RPNAO.
English as First Language
Portuguese as Second language includes Reading and Writing
Available Upon Request.