Leah Barnes
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and a compassionate approach. Skilled in telemetry monitoring and infection control, committed to delivering holistic care that addresses diverse patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05-2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocate
- Compassion and empathy
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
Languages
English
Certification
- Licensed with NSCN 2018-Present
- IMCU trained
- ADODCC certificate
- IPHE Certificate, 2018 from Dalhousie University
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
06.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
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