A competent and caring, proud Indigenous RPN with 23 years coordinating and carrying out patient care. Takes great joy in educating new generations of nurses and building new learning programs and protocols. Active in the Indigenous community with elders and assisting in educating the younger generations on cultural protocols, skills and history. As CUPE Ontario's Indigenous Chair has been delivering openings to numerous events educating on Truth and Reconciliation, Water Rights, MMIW, and Indigenous Concerns including Medical safety. Avid beader, regalia creator and Indigenous artist. Proud Powwow Mom/Auntie!
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Jennifer Smith
Sault Ste. Marie
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Group Health Centre
RPN
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- 5 years of running Physicians offices Specialty and Family Med.
- Managed visits for 20-70 patients a day along with answering calls and managing all forms and paperwork.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Started union career here leading to becoming CUPE Ontario's Indigenous Council Chair, Indigenous Seat CUPE Ontario's Executive Board, CUPE National Indigenous Council, OFL FNMI Circle, Member Facilitator for CUPE, WILD (Women in Leadership Development)graduate.
Bayshore Home Care Solutions
RPN
10.2002 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments.
- Identified patients' functional issues based on symptoms and behavior changes and used these assessments to build a plan for the patients.
- Interfaced with 18-36 patients daily to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
- 18+ years of educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options and medications.
- Educated patients and families on strategies and tasks to remain at-home safely.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Sault College OntarioSault Ste. Marie, ON
from Registered Practical Nursing
08.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development
- Educating Nursing Students through Preceptorship
- Educating Patients on (medications, treatments,health conditions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Verbal communication
- Problem resolution
Certification
Registered RPN with CNO
CPR certified
IV Therapy
LEAP
Wound Care Certificate from CAWC
Languages
English
Timeline
RPN
Group Health Centre
05.2019 - Current
RPN
Bayshore Home Care Solutions
10.2002 - 04.2019
Sault College Ontario
from Registered Practical Nursing
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