Lara Zingano
Grimsby,ON
Summary
Meticulous registered nurse with extensive experience in providing safe patient care. Skilled in communication, policies, development of educational materials, strong understanding of clinical needs, goals, and constraints within the healthcare system. Responsible and committed to providing safe, reliable and creative solutions to patients and health care professionals. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Hamilton General Hospital
2021.09 - Current
- Responsible for evaluating progress of staff in training by conducting needs assessment, coordinating touch points, and evaluating new staff through preceptor and staff feedback.
- Worked collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary team department to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs within CPO.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement by adapting and learning new skills and situations efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment using critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Cath Lab RN
Hamilton General Hospital
2017.02 - 2021.09
- Delivered high quality nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services in a high paced environment.
- Supported physicians throughout various procedures within the HIU but not limited to structural heart, angiograms, biopsies, PFO and CTO
- Communicated with healthcare team members and family members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked collaboratively in a unit based committee to create a new master schedule and implement an overnight model to provide best patient care.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Michael's Hospital
2003.02 - 2017.09
- Charge nurse role for 19 bed level 1 trauma unit.
- Accountable for providing high quality, evidence based care to hemodynamically unstable multi-system trauma and severe brain injured neurosurgical patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Work within Critical Care Response Team (CCRT)
Education
Nursing Diploma
Niagara College
Welland, ONCritical Care Nursing Certificate
George Brown College
Toronto, ONACLS /BLS
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Hamilton2023
Giving And Receiving Feedback
HHSC Centre For Development
Hamilton, ON2022
Centre For Evidence Based Implementation (CEBI)
HHSC Centre For Development
Hamilton, ON2022
Knowledge Translation in Action
HHSC Centre For Development
Hamilton2022
Two Spirit LGBTQAI
HHSC Centre For Development
Hamilton, ON2021
Nursing CPO
HHSC Clinical Practice Orientation
Hamilton2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York University
Toronto, ON2014
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Reading Comprehension
- Personnel Files
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Creative Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Hamilton General Hospital
2021.09 - Current
Cath Lab RN
Hamilton General Hospital
2017.02 - 2021.09
RN Staff Nurse
St. Michael's Hospital
2003.02 - 2017.09
Nursing Diploma
Niagara College
Critical Care Nursing Certificate
George Brown College
ACLS /BLS
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Giving And Receiving Feedback
HHSC Centre For Development
Centre For Evidence Based Implementation (CEBI)
HHSC Centre For Development
Knowledge Translation in Action
HHSC Centre For Development
Two Spirit LGBTQAI
HHSC Centre For Development
Nursing CPO
HHSC Clinical Practice Orientation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York University
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