Jessica Loewen
Saint-Jean-Sur-le-Richilieu
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional with experience in critical care settings. Strong focus on patient care, team collaboration, and achieving optimal outcomes. Adept at handling emergencies, administering complex treatments, and adapting to changing conditions. Reliable and effective communicator valued for teamwork and leadership skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
MUHC
04.2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient transfers between units or facilities while ensuring continuity of care and seamless transitions for patients and their families.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Advocated for patients'' healthcare needs and preferences, collaborating with physicians to ensure that individualized treatment plans were developed.
- Enhanced teamwork among healthcare professionals through effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of patient care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Educated patients'' families on ICU procedures, treatment options, and disease processes to enhance understanding and involvement in decision-making processes.
Registered Nurse Internal Medicine
MUHC
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Ordered screening tests and advised patients on preventive care treatments to promote ongoing health of patients.
- Supported physicians in medical diagnosis by taking vital signs, performing initial assessments and collecting samples for lab analysis.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Care-aid
CHSLD-Vigi
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness, while ensuring safety.
Stable Hand, Horse Trainer, Riding Coach
Equestrian
01.1996 - 01.2017
- Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
- Supported trainers during riding lessons, providing assistance in handling horses and maintaining equipment.
- Ensured adherence to stable policies and procedures by consistently modeling best practices for fellow team members and providing guidance as needed.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for horses, ensuring proper care and attention to their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
McGill University
Montreal, QC04-2024
Nursing DEC -
Vanier College
Montreal, QC06-2019
Relation d’aide 1 training -
CSS-IUGS
Sherbooke, Q.C.01.2015
Science and upgrading -
Adult Education, New Horizons
Sherbrooke, Q.C.01.2015
Skills
- Family Communication
- Patient Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
Accomplishments
- Malawi Nursing Exchange Program, 03/01/19, Selected for nursing exchange program in Malawi, Africa based on interview process and academic standing.
- Dean’s Honor Roll, 01/01/16, 01/01/18
- Student Recognition, 01/01/16, 01/01/17
Volunteer Experience
- Tutor in Nursing, mentorship program, class representative, Collège Vanier, 01/01/16, Present, Offering support, listening to colleagues’ concerns and referring them to other resources when necessary., Mediating between students and teachers or suggesting ideas of how to improve student life.
- Tutor for adolescents with difficulties from Secondary 1 to 3, YMCA, Montreal, QC, 01/01/15, 01/01/16
- Zoo-animation, CSS-IUGS, Sherbrooke, QC, 01/01/14, 01/01/15
Languages
French
English
Certification
OIIQ
CPR
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
MUHC
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Internal Medicine
MUHC
06.2019 - 04.2021
Care-aid
CHSLD-Vigi
05.2018 - 02.2019
Stable Hand, Horse Trainer, Riding Coach
Equestrian
01.1996 - 01.2017
Relation d’aide 1 training -
CSS-IUGS
Science and upgrading -
Adult Education, New Horizons
Bachelor of Nursing -
McGill University
Nursing DEC -
Vanier College
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