Joy Barrett
Grand Falls-Windsor,NL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
For the past 25 years I have been nursing in First Nations and Inuit communities in various independent roles
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Home and Community Care
Mushuau Innu First Nation
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Regional Nurse
Labrador Grenfell Health
01.1998 - 01.2023
- Worked to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked as a team member with clients across the lifespan
- Worked several years as a Regional Nurse II in charge of nursing clinics in remote northern communities
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Eastern Health
01.1996 - 05.1998
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Maintained nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in [Type] department and all other areas of hospital.
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
Registered Nurse
Eastern Health
09.1983 - 01.1996
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled nursing care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Education
Health Assessment For Registered Nurses
Centre For Nursing Studies
St. John's, NL06.2015
Diploma - Nursing
General Hospital School of Nursing
St. John's, NL09.1983
Skills
- Assists with and conducts clinics, makes diagnoses, and prescribes and dispenses drugs as per guidelines
- Assists with emergency treatment and refers to tertiary care centre if needed
- Conducts prenatal and postnatal clinics
- Health maintenance activities for chronic conditions
- EMR trained
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Timeline
Team Lead Home and Community Care
Mushuau Innu First Nation
01.2023 - Current
Regional Nurse
Labrador Grenfell Health
01.1998 - 01.2023
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Eastern Health
01.1996 - 05.1998
Registered Nurse
Eastern Health
09.1983 - 01.1996
Health Assessment For Registered Nurses
Centre For Nursing Studies
Diploma - Nursing
General Hospital School of Nursing
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