LISA BONNY DROLET
Lively
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse(Clinical Scholar)
Health Sciences North
05.2000 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Staff Nurse, Cardiology, CVT-ICU, Cardiac Medical Unit
Health Sciences North
01.2000 - Current
- Implement total patient care for cardiac patients, those requiring PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), Coronary Angiogram, pre/post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery, IABP, assist Physician with minor procedures in patient rooms, recover patients post procedures requiring minimal sedation
- Conducted pre-procedural assessments, providing coaching and teaching in conscious sedation, recovery and discharge
- Performed specialized IV infusions
- Act as patent advocate; assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Coordinate services, treatments and consultations using Meditech computer system
- Responsible for pre-grad Registered Nursing Students doing placement
- Participated in the Quality Assurance programs
- Assisted patients to fill in questionnaire for cardiac studies
- Assisted in orientating new staff, mentoring pre-grad students
- Charge nurse duties
Nursing Student
Cambrian College
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Nursing placements in the following areas: labor and delivery, cardiac, urology, orthopedics, pediatrics, general medicine, and long term care with in the hospital
- Pre-grad placements in PACU and Cardiology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laurentian University
Sudbury, ONRegistered Nursing - undefined
Cambrian College
Sudbury, ON01.2000
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office XP and its affiliates, and Meditech
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
Certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor
- ECG1 and2
- Crisis Intervention
- I.V. certification
- Central line care
- Lifesaving Drugs
- Chest tube care
- CVT-ICU certifications including IABP, Temporary Pacing wires
- Willingness to complete any certifications that are required
Profile
- Excellent teaching, coaching abilities and proficiency in mentoring.
- Excellent knowledge of Cardiac, and Critical Care patients and medications.
- Demonstrated aptitude for developing new skills.
- Readily develop rapport with patients, families, staff and other health care professional.
- Good analytical skills easily assess conditions and implement appropriate intervention.
- Demonstrated aptitude being unit charge nurse
Languages
Timeline
Registered Nurse(Clinical Scholar)
Health Sciences North
05.2000 - Current
Staff Nurse, Cardiology, CVT-ICU, Cardiac Medical Unit
Health Sciences North
01.2000 - Current
Nursing Student
Cambrian College
01.1996 - 01.2000
Registered Nursing - undefined
Cambrian College
- First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor
- ECG1 and2
- Crisis Intervention
- I.V. certification
- Central line care
- Lifesaving Drugs
- Chest tube care
- CVT-ICU certifications including IABP, Temporary Pacing wires
- Willingness to complete any certifications that are required
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laurentian University
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