Jennifer Coren
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Calm seasoned registered nurse with strong organizational skills seeking professional challenges. Able to work well independently and within a team while ensuring quality evidence-based practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Visit Nurse
Bayshore Home Care Solutions
04.2017 - Current
Mentor/buddy with new registered staff members
Promotion of continuous learning culture including education related to skills such as IV, s/c, POC, PICC as well as palliative care
Provided sound evidence-based care to clients with complex health needs utilizing critical thinking and assessment to provide positive client outcomes.
Home Visit Nurse
Paramed Home Health-Ottawa Branch
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Developed, planned and provided individualized nursing care to clients in their home according to established standards of practice and company policy
- Maintained professional nurse client relationship and ensure client confidentiality
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated according to the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the client
- Effectively communicate with CCAC, HDU, colleagues, physicians and other community care providers
- Performed specialized nursing procedures including: Peritoneal dialysis, peripheral and central line access and care, pleurex care, complex wound care, palliative and end of life care as well as routine nursing procedures such as simple wound care, post chemo symptom management and teaching, stoma care and teaching, suprapubic and indwelling catheter care, compression wrap
- Participated in the orientation of new registered staff members
- Participated in on-call after hours rotation
- Efficiently organized and managed travel time, service provider reports, and timely communication with coordination and supervisors
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or as part of a team using knowledge, skill and judgment within Registered Nurse scope of practice
- Completed other tasks as assigned by coordinator or supervisor.
Director of Nursing and Personal Care
Foyer St. Jacques Nursing Home-Embrun, Ontario
11.2009 - 02.2014
- Efficiently managed the nursing department by mentoring, supervising, leading and guiding 50-60 employees in accordance with Resident's Bill of Rights, MOHLTC regulations and facility policy and procedures
- Liaison with families, physicians, pharmacy, OT, PT, SLP, EOHU, vendors, CCAC, MOHLTC and other government agencies in an approachable and professional manner
- Successfully developed and implemented new department policies and procedures such as Falls Prevention, Medication Reconciliation, Incontinence Program, Behavioural Supports Ontario and security and privacy features of the IAR program
- Managed RAI-MDS program and co-ordinator effectively optimizing resident and facility outcomes
- Detailed and submitted MOHTLC and WSIB reporting requirements in a timely manner
- Organized, led and recorded quarterly Multi-Disciplinary meetings, care conferences, Joint Health and Safety Committee and department staff meetings
- Organized and performed infection prevention and control duties within the facility, emphasizing education and Just Clean Your Hands from Public Health Ontario
- Reinforced and maintained positive working relationship with unions during dispute resolutions and grievance procedures
- Assumed responsibility for the facility in the absence of the administrator as well as on-call 24/7 for the Nursing Department.
Registered Nurse
Foyer St. Jacques Nursing Home-Embrun, Ontario
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated according to the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the resident
- Efficiently and safely administered PO, IM, S/C and topical medications according to best practice and CNO standards
- Performed simple and complex dressing changes according to best practice technique
- Supervised PSWs and RPNs ensuring care provided according to facility policies, established standards, best practice and MOHLTC Regulations
- Assisted in orientation of new registered staff members
- Arranged staff replacement in the absence of DOC or delegate
- Participated in Multi-Disciplinary meetings, resident/family care conferences and unit staff meetings
- Collaborated with other disciplines and team members to provide positive resident focused outcomes.
Registered Nurse
The Palisades Retirement Residence
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated according to the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the resident
- Efficiently and safely administered PO, IM, S/C and topical medications according to best practice and CNO standards
- Performed simple and complex dressing changes according to best practice technique
- Supervised PSWs and RPNs ensuring care provided according to facility policies, established standards, best practice and MOHLTC Regulations
- Assisted in orientation of new registered staff members
- Arranged staff replacement in the absence of DOC or delegate
- Participated in Multi-Disciplinary meetings, resident/family care conferences and unit staff meetings
- Collaborated with other disciplines and team members to provide positive resident focused outcomes.
Registered Nurse
The Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated according to the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the resident
- Efficiently and safely administered PO, IM, S/C and topical medications according to best practice and CNO standards
- Performed simple and complex dressing changes according to best practice technique
- Supervised PSWs and RPNs ensuring care provided according to facility policies, established standards, best practice and MOHLTC Regulations
- Assisted in orientation of new registered staff members
- Arranged staff replacement in the absence of DOC or delegate
- Participated in Multi-Disciplinary meetings, resident/family care conferences and unit staff meetings
- Collaborated with other disciplines and team members to provide positive resident focused outcomes.
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus (General Surgery/ENT)
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Safely administered PO, IM, S/C, IV, and central line medications according to hospital policy, best practice guidelines and CNO standards
- Performed complex dressings using sterile technique
- Initiated and maintained intravenous infusions
- Processed, transcribed and actioned physician's orders including collection of laboratory and blood samples
- Efficiently and carefully assessed post-operative patients, safely implementing nursing procedures and physician's orders
- Admitted, transferred and discharged patients in a timely manner, recognizing the importance of continuity of care and patient education.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma-Honours -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.1997
Skills
- Active leadership and mentoring for new RN and RPN staff
- Review, research, and provide education to registered staff according to BHCS policy and procedures to ensure current best practice
References
Available upon request
Certification
LEAP
In process of completing courses towards De Souza Designation
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Visit Nurse
Bayshore Home Care Solutions
04.2017 - Current
Home Visit Nurse
Paramed Home Health-Ottawa Branch
02.2014 - 04.2017
Director of Nursing and Personal Care
Foyer St. Jacques Nursing Home-Embrun, Ontario
11.2009 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Foyer St. Jacques Nursing Home-Embrun, Ontario
01.2006 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse
The Palisades Retirement Residence
01.1999 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse
The Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre
01.1998 - 01.1999
Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus (General Surgery/ENT)
01.1997 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse Diploma-Honours -
George Brown College
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