Jennifer Buchart
Morinville,AB
Summary
Dynamic Orthopaedic Technician with Alberta Health Services, skilled in patient assessment and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and evidence-based practices. Recognized for providing emotional support and facilitating collaboration among healthcare teams, ensuring optimal care during high-pressure situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopaedic Technician
Alberta Health Services
St Albert, AB
09.2013 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed venipuncture procedures to obtain blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient response to treatment interventions and adjusted plan of care as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications via intravenous injection or infusion techniques.
Operating Room Technician
Department of National Defence
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2001 - 08.2024
- Educated patients about their perioperative care plan using effective communication strategies.
- Assessed wound healing progress following operative intervention.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing stressful medical procedures.
- Administered medications as ordered by physician according to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team regarding patient care plans.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines for best outcomes related to OR nursing interventions.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Practice in Orthopaedics
Norquest College
Edmonton03-2022
Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Macewan University
Edmonton, AB08-2015
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Norquest College
Edmonton08-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Evidence-based practice
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthopaedic Technician
Alberta Health Services
09.2013 - Current
Operating Room Technician
Department of National Defence
09.2001 - 08.2024
Certificate - Advanced Practice in Orthopaedics
Norquest College
Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Macewan University
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Norquest College
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