Leesa Wilks
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Nurse
Dr Mathieson & Partners, Neasham Road Surgery, Dar
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.
- Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
- Communicated effectively, with patients using up to date knowledge and long-term experience to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
- Increased patient engagement in their own healthcare by offering resources, information, and guidance on self-care techniques.
- Promoted continuity of care with thorough documentation of medical histories, vital signs, observations, interventions, and results.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, providers regarding treatment options leading to informed decision making.
- Served as a trusted resource to patients and families, addressing concerns and answering questions related to their healthcare journey.
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications and vaccines, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options, in relation to coronary heart disease and respiratory diseases.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
HMP Low Newton, Women's Prison, Brasside, Durham
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Practice Nurse
Dr Young & Partners, North House Surgery, Durham
12.2015 - 10.2021
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by implementing streamlined documentation practices and routine assessments.
- Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
- Also see Practice Nurse Position at Neasham Road Surgery.
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
County Durham And Darlington Foundation Trust.
11.2011 - 12.2015
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom02.2012
Skills
- Team collaboration abilities
- Cancer screening awareness
- Time management mastery
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Phlebotomy proficiency
- Wound care expertise
- Travel health advice
- Asthma Management
- Vaccine administration
- Mental Health Support
- Chronic Disease Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certificate of Postgraduate Study in Advancing Contraceptive Health, Masters Level 7 - Qualified March 2018.
- Certificate of Study in Respiratory Disease, Degree Level 6 - Qualified June 2019
- Certificate in Coronary Heart Disease Management, Degree Level 6 - Qualified November 2022.
- Certificate in Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals - Qualified in October 2016, last update July 2023 (3 yearly)
- CPR & AED Training Certificate July 2023
- Cryotherapy Certificate - Qualified in 2017
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Dr Mathieson & Partners, Neasham Road Surgery, Dar
02.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
HMP Low Newton, Women's Prison, Brasside, Durham
10.2021 - 02.2022
Practice Nurse
Dr Young & Partners, North House Surgery, Durham
12.2015 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
County Durham And Darlington Foundation Trust.
11.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Teesside University
- Certificate of Postgraduate Study in Advancing Contraceptive Health, Masters Level 7 - Qualified March 2018.
- Certificate of Study in Respiratory Disease, Degree Level 6 - Qualified June 2019
- Certificate in Coronary Heart Disease Management, Degree Level 6 - Qualified November 2022.
- Certificate in Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals - Qualified in October 2016, last update July 2023 (3 yearly)
- CPR & AED Training Certificate July 2023
- Cryotherapy Certificate - Qualified in 2017
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