Leslie De Vries
Brantford
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
12.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning, learning to identify individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care activities and enhance communication.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, supporting documentation integrity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, promoting timely interventions for patients.
- Educated patients on health management strategies, fostering understanding of treatment plans and wellness goals.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2014
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- High level of autonomy
- Hospice and palliative care
- Call triaging
- Home health care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
12.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2014
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Mcmaster University