LIGI ALEX
Paris
Summary
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 7 years of industry experience. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and practiced leadership skills. Considered hardworking and driven. Committed to be a part of highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Casual - Endoscopy
Joseph Brant Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- To admit, collect history and prepare patients for various endoscopy procedures.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, IV infusion and intramuscular injections including administration of conscious sedation using midazolam and fentanyl during endoscopy procedures.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- To assist surgeons to do various endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP and PEG insertion.
- To assist physicians to do paracentesis and thoracentesis.
- Regularly attended on-call schedules and assisted physicians to manage the GI bleeds through various endoscopy procedures.
- To monitor patients in recovery area post endoscopy procedures, especially patients under sedation and to plan safe discharge.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Part Time - Endoscopy
Brantford General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Admitted, collected history and prepared patients for various endoscopy procedures.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and phlebotomy.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted surgeons to do various endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy and PEG insertion.
- Managed admission and recovery of the patients post liver biopsy and lung biopsy.
- To monitor patients in recovery area post endoscopy procedures, especially patients under sedation and to plan safe discharge.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed nasogastric tube insertion, VAC dressings, managed JP drains, epidural medication administration, central and PICC lines and chest tubes as part of surgical team.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as airway management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
St.Joseph's Health Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, airway management, ostomy care and wound care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated electronic patient records with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures including inpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Charge Nurse, Endoscopy Department
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
08.2016 - 08.2020
- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- CLINICAL:
- 1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programs of nursing care based on agreed models of care and in consideration of individual need and delegating effectively to others as required.
- 2. Maximise opportunities for health promotion and education.
- 3. Organise method of care delivery within the ward/department, allocating, prioritizing and delegating effectively. This includes responding to capacity and patient dependency requirements.
- 4. Support the Matron and Director of Nursing in processes of continuous quality improvement. Formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in light of such findings.
- 5. Keep abreast of new developments in nursing and specialty-specific information.
- 6. To promote and comply with NMC professional standards and local standards for record-keeping.
- 7. To be an effective practitioner with the ability to demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of patients.
- 8. To act as a resource person to others providing information to junior staff, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members, patients and relatives.
- 9. To undertake the administration of prescribed medication and supervision of patient self-medication.
- 10. To monitor, maintain and regularly review acceptable standards of care in conjunction with other members of MDT.
- 11. Provide advice, support and information to patients and families, being aware of their psychological/emotional needs and responding accordingly.
- 12. Be professionally accountable for all professional and personal actions, in accordance with the framework or scope of professional practice.
- 13. Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections.
- 14. To assist surgeons to do various endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy / EBUS, EUS, ERCP and PEG insertion.
- 15. To admit, collect history and prepare patients for various endoscopy procedures.
- 16. To monitor patients in recovery area post endoscopy procedures, especially patients under sedation and to plan safe discharge.
- MANAGEMENT /LEADERSHIP:
- 1. Assume delegated responsibility from Departmental Manager in managing the ward team. Developing competence in the management of sickness absence, recruitment and performance management.
- 2. Accept daily managerial responsibility of ward/department during span of duty in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.
- 3. Coordinate nursing activity within the clinical setting, ensuring that there is an appropriate skill mix for the patient caseload within available resources
- 4. Promote effective communication within the nursing team, to patients, carers, visitors, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies. Receiving and reporting sensitive information, as appropriate taking into account rules of confidentiality.
- 5. Using professional judgment to ensure optimal bed usage/patient throughput at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
- 6. Maintain national and local standards/protocols pertaining to the clinical area, taking remedial action as appropriate and reporting deficits to Ward/Department Manager and/or Matron as appropriate.
- 7. Ensure the economical use of all ward resources, order stock items for clinical area resolving any shortfall as appropriate, with defined limits of authority.
- 8. To resolve local problems/conflicts, keeping Ward/Department Manager informed and maintaining post-team dynamics at all times.
- 9. Take delegated charge of the ward/department and coordinate activities efficiently and effectively in the ward manager’s absence.
- 10. Manage a defined group of patients, frequently taking overall responsibility for management and coordination of the ward.
- 11. Supervise junior staff throughout a shift, prioritizing and delegating as appropriate.
- 12. Participate in the setting, implementing and monitoring of organizational and local objectives.
- 13. Recognise and manage any complaints from patients/ carers.
- 14. Act as a patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
- EDUCATION:
- 1. Promote and support the development of a dynamic and interactive learning environment organizing perceptorship and mentorship, which meets the needs of all learners in the ward/department environment.
- 2. To take responsibility for own professional development, developing own skills within the Scope of Professional Practice and Trust development programs. Attending any training/development activities required by the Trust and maintaining own personal development profile.
- 3. To act as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior nursing staff undertaking further education as required, ensuring a positive learning environment and facilitating the development of their clinical skills.
- 4. Maximise opportunities to promote health education and health promotion to patients and carers.
- 5. Undertake appraisals/personal development reviews for defined groups of staff and inform the Ward Manager to assist with the development of ward/department objectives and ward training plan.
- 6. Demonstrate the relevant use of information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.
- 7. Facilitate the education and development of the nursing team, contributing to the teaching and assessing, mentorship and perceptorship programs within the ward/department.
- 8. Use and participate in appropriate networks to enhance practice.
- 9. Actively seek to be involved in local and national networks to promote the ward/department and Trust.
- 10. Ensure compliance and provide advice on professional standards, take action as appropriate and report any concerns to the Ward/Department Manager or Matron in his/her absence.
- 11. Use the reflective practice to enhance the development of self and others.
- RESEARCH/GOVERNANCE:
- 1. Promote clinical excellence through initiating/participating in the setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care with the clinical governance framework and taking part in audit and benchmarking activities.
- 2. Initiate and participate in the delivery of evidence-based care.
- 3. Maintain awareness of current nursing practice/research with particular reference to own working area, evaluating and disseminating findings.
- 4. Participate in the model of Clinical Supervision.
- 5. To support and participate in ward/department clinical research activities and assist in the implementation of any appropriate research findings.
Registered Nurse, Learning Disability
Sussex Health Care
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to severe physical and learning disability patients needing complex care such as tracheostomy management, extensive wound care, NG/PEG feeding, and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on centre, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of technicians, unit clerks and health care aids.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart disease, lung disease, AIDS, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, multiple sclerosis and seizure disorders.
- Contributed substantially to successful disability centre CQC accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension and other medical - surgical conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
No Degree - CORONARY CARE FOR RN
Durham College
Oshawa, ON11.2023
No Degree - Preparation For Mentors
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom05.2019
No Degree - Overseas Nursing Programme
University of Surrey
United Kingdom09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College of Nursing
India03.2009
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
Coronary Care for RN - Durham College
November 2023.
Office Administration Program - Algonquin College - November 2020 to August 2021.
Distance Nursing Programs - St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia :
Nursing of Adults 1(3 credits) - April 2021 to June 2021
Community Health Nursing (3 credits) - June to August 2021.
Leadership and Management in Nursing ( 3 credits)- June to August 2021.
Additional Information
I live in Paris, ON and in regards to the oncall I should be able to reach the hospital with in 20 minutes response time as most of the on calls are at night/ weekends and the traffic won't be an issue. At present I attend the oncall schedule at burlington hospital and that gave me immense experience to deal with therapeutic procedures and stressful situations. The employment gap from February 2010 to February 2015 is because of marriage and childbirths.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Casual - Endoscopy
Joseph Brant Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Part Time - Endoscopy
Brantford General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
St.Joseph's Health Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse, Endoscopy Department
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
08.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Learning Disability
Sussex Health Care
02.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital
01.2009 - 02.2010
No Degree - CORONARY CARE FOR RN
Durham College
No Degree - Preparation For Mentors
Birmingham City University
No Degree - Overseas Nursing Programme
University of Surrey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College of Nursing
Coronary Care for RN - Durham College
November 2023.
Office Administration Program - Algonquin College - November 2020 to August 2021.
Distance Nursing Programs - St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia :
Nursing of Adults 1(3 credits) - April 2021 to June 2021
Community Health Nursing (3 credits) - June to August 2021.
Leadership and Management in Nursing ( 3 credits)- June to August 2021.
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