Jennifer Blumfield
Burlington,ON
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Trillium Health Partners
01.1995 - 01.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Assessed Type equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Groote Schurr Hospital
01.1991 - 12.1993
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Assessed Type equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mediclinic
01.1987 - 12.1990
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Critical Care Nursing Specialty
Groote Schurr Hospital
Cape Town South Africa 01.1991
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Cape Town
South Africa 01.1986
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Dressing Changes
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Ventilator Care
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessments
- Interpreting EKGs
- Nursing Process
- Emergency Care Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Universal Precautions
- Status Updates
- PICC Lines
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Blood Transfusions
BCLS certified and Registered Nurse with Ontario College of Nursing.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Trillium Health Partners
01.1995 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Groote Schurr Hospital
01.1991 - 12.1993
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mediclinic
01.1987 - 12.1990
Critical Care Nursing Specialty
Groote Schurr Hospital
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Cape Town
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