Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Jess Heron

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse with 8 years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

NeuPath

Registered Practical Nurse
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoting wellness and optimize functional abilities of those who suffer from chronic and Neuropathic pain.
  • Hands on nursing care as well as office management duties including inventory, ordering and creating employee schedules.
  • Organized and managed care of 40+ patients daily undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Carrington Place

Assistant Director of Nursing
08.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 75-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 20 employees across more than 5 departments.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.

Health Care Australia

Enrolled Nurse
09.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Nursing agency roles at more than 6 different hospitals as well as aged care facilities within Brisbane city and surrounding areas.
  • These fast paced, ever-changing roles have provided confidence and ability to adapt as well as allowing experiencing healthcare in another country.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Joseph Brant, Hospital

Registered Practical Nurse
01.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Caring for 6-9 patients on acute medicine floor, which encompass multiple disease processes and illnesses such as stroke, heart attack which are then monitored closely with cardiac telemetry.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge

Education

Seneca College
Toronto, ON

Diploma from Nursing Studies
06.2014

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

Associate of Applied Science from Health Studies
06.2013

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Setting up referrals
  • Staff supervision
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical consultation
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Call Answering and Assistance

Certification

  • Meditation Teacher Training Course at HOAME, Toronto - Dec 2020 — Jan 2021
  • BCLS at Heart and Stoke - Nov 2022
  • Race & Cultural Diversity at Coursera - Jun 2020 — Aug 2020
  • Future Learning/Skills - Breathwork Certification

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

Carrington Place
08.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Practical Nurse

NeuPath
09.2019 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Health Care Australia
09.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Practical Nurse

Joseph Brant, Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018

Seneca College

Diploma from Nursing Studies

Mohawk College

Associate of Applied Science from Health Studies
Jess Heron