Providing competent nursing care to critically ill patients in level 3 ICU, and level 2 coronary care and stepdown units
Proficient use of ECG monitoring, arterial and central lines, ventilators, temporary pacemakers, defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing
Working with the interprofessional team to implement a rapidly changing plan of care for the critically ill patient, including participating in daily bedside rounds and family meetings
Response to all code blue calls
Ensuring the comfort and dignity of patients during withdrawal of life support/end of life care
Frequently working in the role of charge nurse/coordinator
Orientation of new staff as well as precepting nursing students/new graduates
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Grand River Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2018
Competent nursing care of a range of critically ill patients requiring life support
Competent use of ECG monitoring, arterial and central lines, Swan Ganz catheters, ventilators, temporary pacemakers, defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing
Working with the interprofessional team to implement a rapidly changing plan of care for the critically ill patient, including participating in daily bedside rounds and family meetings
Response to all code blue calls
Ensuring the comfort and dignity of patients during withdrawal of life support/end of life care