Skilled nursing professional with more than [15] years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
- Utilized leadership abilities to direct workflow and coordinate activities within the unit.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, medication administration records and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
- Performed wound care management including dressing changes using aseptic technique as needed. Identified potential risk factors that may lead to adverse events or complications.
- Developed nursing plans of care for assigned patients based on assessment data, diagnosis, physician orders, and established policies and protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
- Mentored new nurses on proper techniques for delivering quality patient care.
- Administered medications according to physician orders in a safe and timely manner.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans that meet the needs of each patient.
- Facilitated patient education regarding health promotion, disease prevention and other topics related to their condition or illness.
- Administered medications, treatments and vaccinations as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing medical challenges or life threatening illnesses.
- Administered vaccines, therapeutic injections and and nebulizer treatments to patients.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
Areas of Experience
Cardiology Dept
CTVS
Bone Marrow Transplant ICU
Kidney Transplant ICU
Labour Room
Maternity Dept