Lana Ivany
Moncton
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Horizon Health Network, excelling in patient education, staff leadership, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Spearheaded educational programs and mentored new staff, showcasing exceptional teaching and precepting abilities. Actively participated in professional development, contributing to nursing excellence and improved care standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Horizon Health Network
07.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Developed an educational tool under the direction of CNA for nurses interested in writing the GI nurses' exam.
- Designed a program to orient new nurses coming to the endoscopy unit that included classroom time and hands on learning.
- Responsible to ensure newly hired nurses are familiar with their roles in the endoscopy suite.
- Developed an education day to refresh staff skills with less utilized equipment.
- Involved with Canadian Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates attending five national conferences (one of which as presenter and co-president) and numerous local conferences (eight of which were as President or Secretary, presented at two)
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB05.1988
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intravenous therapy
- Mentoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
GI Certified
Multiple years of teaching adult classes in the community.
I have taught bible studies in Lancaster PA, Youngstown OH, Fredericton, NB, Georgetown PE, and Moncton NB. Currently I conduct studies weekly for those who are in rehabilitation for addiction issues here in the city.
Timeline
RN
Horizon Health Network
07.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of New Brunswick
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