Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Correctional Services
05.2022 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients on coping strategies and available resources.
Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Vitalite Health Network
04.2020 - 05.2022
Managed patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Home Support Worker
Residential Services Nepisiguit
05.2017 - 09.2019
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Moncton
Bathurst, NB
05-2020
Skills
De-Escalation Techniques
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Psychoeducation Delivery
Substance abuse treatment
Counseling
Therapeutic communication
Critical Thinking
Suicide Risk Assessment
Individualized care planning
Emotional Regulation
Self-Harm Prevention
Adaptability and Flexibility
Patient and family advocacy
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse
CPR
First Nation cultural competency compulsory
Clinical framework for identification, management, and intervention for individuals with Suicide/Self-injury vulnerabilities