Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with more than 20yrs history in direct patient care in a 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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Stroke Unit
William Osler Health System
05.1999 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Assist in supporting staff nurses and making patient assignments.
Mentor new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Humber College
Toronto, ON
06.1999
Skills
Prioritizing Patients
Training Junior Team Members
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Assessment of the neurologically compromised patient
Wound prevention and assessment
Safety assessment and fall preventions
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Accurate Documentation
IV Insertion
Blood Product Transfusion
Patient Health Information Privacy
Compassionate and Caring
Treatment Recommendations
Admissions and Discharge Processes
Patient and Family Education and avocacy
Delegation and Motivation
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Accomplishments
Recognized a hyperacute stroke, which lead to an in-hospital implementation of the Code Stroke Protocol in 2014
Preceptor for the Medical-Stroke unit since 2007
Mentor for the Nurse's Health program (12/2022-03/2023)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Stroke Unit
William Osler Health System
05.1999 - Current
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Humber College
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