Jacqueline Skelding
Registered Nurse
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, excelling in patient advocacy and care coordination. Proven ability in effective communication and fostering strong relationships within healthcare teams. Recognized for enhancing patient recovery through comprehensive education and meticulous chart updating, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- PACU/SDU
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
06.2007 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Algonquin College
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Surgical/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Ottawa Hospital- Civic Campus
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
Ottawa, ON06-2005
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing team leadership
- Health care consultation
- Chart updating
- Case management
- Evaluating medical reports
- Can identify and mitigate risk factors that impact recovery
- Relationship building within teams
- Proficient in communication and decision-making
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Successfully completed NRP and PALS resuscitation courses current 2025
- Attended the American academy of Neontal Nursing conference 2023
- Received the Challenge Coin for courage and achievement in 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- NRP
- Charge Nurse trained
- Preceptor
- Crisis management
Timeline
Registered Nurse- PACU/SDU
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Algonquin College
01.2016 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, NICU
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
06.2007 - Current
Surgical/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Ottawa Hospital- Civic Campus
06.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
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