Lana Ivany
Moncton,NB
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong background in endoscopy procedures and clinical resource management. Proven ability to lead teams, and elevate patient care standards through ongoing education and training initiatives. Skilled educator with experience in orientation, speaking to groups and individuals. Comfortable with PowerPoint, Word and Horizon computer systems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Nurse Manager
Horizon
Moncton, New Brunswick
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Assisted in budget management and resource allocation to optimize unit operations.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Coordinated recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees to enhance team competency.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Endoscopy Nurse/Clinical Resource Nurse
Horizon
Moncton, New Brunswick
04.2005 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments before endoscopic procedures.
- Prepared and maintained endoscopy equipment and instruments.
- Educated patients on pre-procedure instructions and post-care guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on endoscopy protocols and safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing endoscopic procedures.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to Endoscopy Nursing services.
- Educated staff on proper use of equipment related to endoscopic exams.
- Administered appropriate medication according to doctor's orders prior to procedure.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedure.
- Identified abnormal tissue or masses during endoscopic examinations and documented findings in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with biopsies of gastrointestinal tissues for laboratory analysis.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to attending physician immediately.
- Performed endoscopic procedures using rigid and flexible scopes including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, enteroscopy, ERCP.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Provided clinical expertise to nursing staff across various departments.
- Educated nursing staff on evidence-based practices and clinical protocols.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Developed training materials for new nurses and clinical staff members.
- Facilitated workshops on best practices in patient safety and infection control.
- Mentored junior nurses by providing guidance on best practices for delivering high quality nursing care.
- Served as a resource person for other members of the healthcare team regarding clinical issues or questions.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions, treatments, self-care strategies, disease prevention methods.
- Streamlined communication between physicians and nurses to enhance delivery of care services.
- Developed protocols for efficient workflow processes related to patient admissions, discharges, transfers.
- Maintained current knowledge base by attending educational seminars or conferences as required.
- Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks according to urgency level.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain clinical competency and stay updated on healthcare advancements.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility.
- Organized the flow of the clinic ensuring that skilled staff was available for procedures.
- Developed education day for hands on learning for both new and experienced staff.
- Created education program for staff in Dubai to prepare for CNA exam in Canada.
- Speaker at both local and national conferences for Canadian Society of Nurses and Associates.
- Communicated with multiple physicians and other disciplines to provide optimal care for each patient.
- Educated Fredericton and Dumont staff on their motility and 24 hour pH systems at the request of Vantage Suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB05-1988
Skills
- Endoscopy procedures
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Quality controls
- Care coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Clinical education
- Nursing team oversight
- Nursing staff workflows
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
Weekly Bible Study Teacher for Shekinah
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager
Horizon
11.2025 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse/Clinical Resource Nurse
Horizon
04.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick