BScN, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
ACLS / BLS certified
Accomplished health care professional with 15+ years of acute critical care experience in leading and optimizing patient care services.
Results-oriented and proactive professional with a proven track record of leadership and team management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and facilitation skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
Highly adaptable in fast-paced work environments, self-motivated and resourceful
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse – Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St Michael’s Hospital
04.2008 - Current
Facilitates and coordinates admission and discharge flow for a 27 bed unit.
Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, staffing and delegates duties to nurses and non-regulated health care providers.
Mentors student nurses, orients new hires, and medical residents to providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and best practice
Experienced in managing individuals requiring advanced ventilation, technological and hemodynamic support to overcome complex acute medical / surgical and chronic conditions.
Directs patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and deliver quality, evidence-based care and enhance treatment strategies
Provide guidance and compassionate care for patients and family members.
Staff Nurse – Intensive care unit
Scarborough Health Network (Centenary Site)
01.2024 - 05.2024
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
Resource Nurse, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St Michael’s Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2014
Work directly with Clinical Leader Manager, Nurse Educator, and Clinical Nurse Specialist to implement and sustain standards of care, support educational staff needs, audits and Quality improvement initiatives
Provide daily clinical and educational support for Medical / Surgical staff including nurses, students and residents
Work in collaboration with Nurse Educator in planning and implementing training and orientation for new staff, in-services and advanced practice certifications
Member of local Unit Base Council
Member of local Nurse Educator Network
Member of Nursing Advisory Committee.
Interim Clinical Leader Manager – Palliative Care Services, Occupation Health and Safety, Specialty Clinics and Breast Centre
St Michael’s Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2014
Lead daily operations over nursing, clerical and interdisciplinary staff to achieve quality performance and continuous, efficient functioning through exceptional patient care services
Ensured and improved clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing processes, procedures and methodologies to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned departments
Evaluated individual staff members performance and ensured adherence to care and practice standards
Maintained fiscal accountability over various budgets and accounts on regular and quarterly basis
Collaborated with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve department and organizational goals.
Staff Nurse, Medicine Unit
St Michael’s Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2007
Work effectively utilizing amultidisciplinary team to provide patient-focused care for general medicine patients
Developed excellent assessment, organizational and prioritization skills through managing patient: nurse ratio of 6:1
Educate patients and or families on health care needs, conditions and post discharge care.
Education
Critical Care Nursing Program (with Honours) -
George Brown College
04.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Brown, Centennial And Ryerson University Collaborative Program
06.2007
Skills
ACLS / BLS certified
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Direct Patient Care and Management
Infection control measures
Care Planning
Medication and IV administration
Quality Improvement
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse – Intensive care unit
Scarborough Health Network (Centenary Site)
01.2024 - 05.2024
Resource Nurse, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St Michael’s Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2014
Interim Clinical Leader Manager – Palliative Care Services, Occupation Health and Safety, Specialty Clinics and Breast Centre
St Michael’s Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse – Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St Michael’s Hospital
04.2008 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medicine Unit
St Michael’s Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2007
Critical Care Nursing Program (with Honours) -
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Brown, Centennial And Ryerson University Collaborative Program