Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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GINA VIEIRA RPN

Cambridge,ON

Summary

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.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Registered Practical Nurse

Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation
Brantford, ON
03.2002 - Current

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

Immunization Nurse (Casual Part-time Contract)

Public Health, Region of Waterloo
Kitchener, ON
03.2021 - 06.2023

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.

Occupational Health Nurse (Casual Pat-time)

WellPoint Health (Toyota Manufacturing)
Cambridge, ON
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Effectively promoted superior levels of care to all employees and complied with data confidentiality and corporate regulations.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assessed employees' medical conditions and provided tailored counseling.

Causal RPN

Riverbend Place
Cambridge, ON
04.2005 - 12.2007

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.

E-Shift Pediatric RPN

Paramed Home Health Care
Cambridge, ON
05.2004 - 04.2007

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.

Causal RPN

Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre
Hamilton, ON
03.2002 - 06.2004

Worked on the Rehab Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke  and Spinal Cord unit. Worked within Full scope of Practice.

Hair Stylist Assistant

U B U Hair + Body
Cambridge, ON
09.1998 - 12.2001

Varies roles receptionist, Applying hair colors. Shampooing, ordering stock and keeping Salon Clean and tidy and assist Hair dresses as needed.

Health Care Aide

PeopleCare Hilltop Manor Cambridge
Cambridge, ON
01.2000 - 08.2000

Providing Personal Care to Residents and all activities of daily living and Reporting to Registered Staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Enrolled in BScN Program

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
12.2025

Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education

CAPCE
Brantford, ON
08.2020

Practical Nursing Upgraded To Diploma

Fanshawe College Of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
12.2019

Certificate -

Palliative Care Fundamental Course
2017

Certificate Course - Arrhythmia Course

Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
2014

Certificate - Preoperative

Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
2004

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Mohawk College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
2001

High School Diploma -

Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
2000

Skills

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

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Quality improvement initiatives

Affiliations

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.

Languages

English as  First Language 


Portuguese as Second language includes Reading and Writing

References

Available Upon Request.

Timeline

Occupational Health Nurse (Casual Pat-time)

WellPoint Health (Toyota Manufacturing)
02.2022 - 09.2022

Immunization Nurse (Casual Part-time Contract)

Public Health, Region of Waterloo
03.2021 - 06.2023

Causal RPN

Riverbend Place
04.2005 - 12.2007

E-Shift Pediatric RPN

Paramed Home Health Care
05.2004 - 04.2007

Part Time Registered Practical Nurse

Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation
03.2002 - Current

Causal RPN

Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre
03.2002 - 06.2004

Health Care Aide

PeopleCare Hilltop Manor Cambridge
01.2000 - 08.2000

Hair Stylist Assistant

U B U Hair + Body
09.1998 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Enrolled in BScN Program

Athabasca University

Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education

CAPCE

Practical Nursing Upgraded To Diploma

Fanshawe College Of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate -

Palliative Care Fundamental Course

Certificate Course - Arrhythmia Course

Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning

Certificate - Preoperative

Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Mohawk College Of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
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