Jennifer Harding
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in charting, communication, monitoring and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Engaging instructor with a background in team development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
- Ensure patient safety and comfort to a variety of patients in the Diagnostic Imaging Department
- Provide patient care and treatments to patients within CT, US, MRI, Fluoroscopy and within the Angio suite including cardiac monitoring, procedural sedation, medication administration
- Within the Angio Suite provide care in both the circulating nurse role and scrub nurse role assisting with procedures such as embolizations, nephrostomy and drain insertions, suprapubic catheter insertions, central line insertions and other IR procedures as requested.
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Alberta
11.2017 - Current
- Ensure patient safety and comfort in emergency environments by partnering with multidisciplinary teams across various medical settings, improving outcomes for 150-250 patients daily
- Augment emergency patient care by working proficiently across intake, low acuity and high acuity pods, code room, and at triage, expediting patient assessment and care
- Enabled comprehensive professional growth for an EMT student by serving as preceptor, fostering a conducive learning environment
- Leveraged extensive nursing and mentoring skills by contributing to the implementation of Connect Care Super User initiative
- Involved in Quality Improvement Council and related initiatives such as Intake Flow.
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Northern Nursing
, British Columbia
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Impact health outcomes in remote Northern communities by providing primary and emergency care independently, catering to the needs of over 600 people in community
- Assure optimal patient health by providing comprehensive medication administration, including PO, SC, IM, and IV, immunizations, as well as head-to-toe assessments, demonstrating adaptability and critical thinking
- Improve patient care by conducting on-call phone and in-person assessments, minimizing health complications
- Streamline emergency services such as Medivac and procedural sedation by utilizing critical thinking and decision-making abilities, enhancing the effectiveness of medical interventions.
Instructor
Bow Valley College
Calgary, Alberta
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Facilitate learning in lab assessments, online nursing courses, and clinical instruction by employing varied teaching techniques, leading to the successful development of up to 8 LPN students per group
- Nurture a conducive learning environment for LPN students by instructing in Clinicals, facilitating the development of crucial bedside nursing skills
- Ensure accurate student evaluation by marking assignments and conducting formal evaluations, contributing to fair and effective grading procedures
- Enhance practical understanding and application of nursing concepts by providing expert instruction during lab assessments, resulting in improved skill acquisition and performance.
Nursing Team Lead
Landmark Collaborative Medical Health Clinic
Calgary, Alberta
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Refined team performance by leading onboarding and offboarding processes, merit reviews, team development, and promotion, directing a high-performing 6-10 member nursing team
- Promoted overall patient health by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, implementing case management and patient education strategies, refining outcomes for 25+ patients weekly
- Cultivated a culture of safety and health by participating in the OH&S committee, Social Committee, and Health Promotions Team, contributing to the wellbeing of the workforce.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04-2013
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Staff Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Electronic Medical Records
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
Community Service
Hands up for Haiti, Volunteer, Contributed to global health initiatives by providing essential healthcare services, demonstrating a commitment to international aid improvement during 3 projects in Haiti, Enhanced local health knowledge by presenting health teaching, assessments, and medication administration, strengthening local practices impacting over 250+ people, Demonstrated leadership skills as a trip leader by coordinating logistics, including team accommodation, resource allocation, and personnel management, resulting in a successful mission
Accomplishments
- Golden Key International Honour Society
Affiliations
Hands up for Haiti | Volunteer
● Contributed to global health initiatives by providing essential healthcare services, demonstrating a commitment to international aid improvement during 3 projects in Haiti
● Enhanced local health knowledge by presenting health teaching, assessments, and medication administration, strengthening local practices impacting over 250+ people
● Demonstrated leadership skills as a trip leader by coordinating logistics, including team accommodation, resource allocation, and personnel management, resulting in a successful mission
Passionate volunteer and animal foster for AARCS.
Certification
NRP, Pediatric Society of Canada
BLS - HCP, Heart and Stroke Foundation
TNCC, Emergency Nurses Association
ACLS, Heart and Stroke Foundation
PALS, Heart and Stroke Foundation
CTAS Provider Course, CTAS
POATS:RN, University of British Columbia
Immunization Competency, BCCDC
Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Biorisk Management Canada
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Alberta Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Northern Nursing
09.2022 - 12.2023
Instructor
Bow Valley College
01.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Alberta Health Services
11.2017 - Current
Nursing Team Lead
Landmark Collaborative Medical Health Clinic
02.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
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