Leah MacDonald
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing Inc.
, BC
11.2018 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.Able to thrive in fast paced environments
- As a travel nurse minimal orientation is provided but I am able to adapt quickly and learn the routine of each new unit/hospital
- Continuously expand my education even while on travel nurse assignments (ACLS, BLS, CRRT)
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Complex medical care for multi-system ICU patients
- Spiritual/religious sensitivity for patients and their families
- Emotional support for families and patients.
Clinical Supervisor
Trinity West University
Langley, BC
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided instruction and guidance in clinical settings.
- Supervised students during their clinical rotations.
- Conducted clinical evaluations to assess student performance in the clinical setting.
- Collaborated in creating course learning objectives in order to meet program outcomes.
- Counseled students regarding academic goals such as career options.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Maintained a clinical environment where students are encouraged to ask questions and are supported in every aspect of their learning journey.
Clinical Nurse Lead
Evergreen Nursing Services
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, providing guidance to nursing staff in the delivery of services.
- Provided clinical expertise and leadership to ensure quality patient care was delivered in a safe and effective manner.
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate nurses and provided feedback on their professional development.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or review policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses by providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures related to patient care.
- Monitored progress notes for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members while ensuring positive morale among personnel.
- Performed regular assessments of patients' physical condition using accepted criteria for determining changes in health status.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions against established goals and objectives.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Sydney, NS
05.2016 - 08.2019
- During this period I was a new graduate into ICU learning critical care nursing by preceptorship
- I worked full time while studying to successfully complete RNPDC (Registered Nurses Professional Development Center) critical care course
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided higher level of care for medically complex patients requiring mechanical ventilation/inotropes/vasopressors.
- Provide emotional support for patients and their families during very difficult times
Special Events Coordinator
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Organized several charity events over the academic year (BBQs, annual golf tournament, curling tournament)
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with a large number of students planning university events
- Strong time management skills to plan events, as well as help with the campus bar, and manage the bartenders schedules.
- Organized volunteers to help set up and manage the event.
- Researched potential vendors to provide services such as catering or entertainment.
- Provided on-site management of special events to ensure smooth execution of plans.
- Conducted post-event evaluations by collecting data from attendees about their experience at the event.
Tutor Coordinator
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of tutors.
- Developed and implemented tutor training programs.
- Coordinated, scheduled and monitored all tutoring activities.
- Initiated communication with faculty members to ensure accuracy of subject content in tutoring sessions.
- Resolved conflicts between tutors and students in a professional manner.
Education
Critical Care Course -
Registered Nurse Professional Development Centre
Halifax, NS11.2017
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Cape Breton University - Sydney, NS
05.2016
Masters of Nursing -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, ABBachelor of Science -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NSSkills
- Critical Care Experience
- Emergency Interventions
- ACLS
- BLS
- Acute care
- Dementia care
- Clinical Instruction
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care
- Team Supervision
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Cape Breton University Student Representative Council member from 2013-2016
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Course
- Best in Practice Nursing Award (Awarded by Cape Breton University Nursing Society)
- ACLS
- BLS
- Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Course
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Trinity West University
09.2022 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Lead
Evergreen Nursing Services
05.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing Inc.
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2016 - 08.2019
Special Events Coordinator
Cape Breton University
09.2015 - 04.2016
Tutor Coordinator
Cape Breton University
09.2014 - 04.2015
Critical Care Course -
Registered Nurse Professional Development Centre
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Cape Breton University - Sydney, NS
Masters of Nursing -
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science -
Dalhousie University
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