Louise Williams
Comox,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive career history in direct patient care including: triage, ACLS, Recovery, Emergency and Critical Care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and can skillfully handle difficult situations while maintaining an evidence based practice. Able to consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, colleagues and physicians through clear communication, respectful attitude and confidence gained through extensive experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU/Recovery Unit
Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
04.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
02.2010 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with chronic conditions
- Interviewed patients, assessed priorities and documented case activity.
- Referred clients and families to proper resources to obtain community assistance.
- Active participant in resuscitations utilizing ACLS
- Triage patients and prioritize care
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
10.2017 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provide ACLS and be lead in resuscitation when required
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health Care Australia, Calvary Mater
10.2017 - 12.2017
- As above
Education
Training in ACLS And BLS Renewal - Nursing
Heart And Stroke Association
Canada02.2023
Certificate - Post Anaesthesia & Recovery Room Nursing
Critical Care Education Services
09.2017
Advanced Specialty Certificate - Emerngency/Critical Care Nursing Combined
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC11.2011
Advance Specialty Certificate - Emergency Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC06.2009
Skills
Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
Calm demeanor
Intrapersonal/professional communication
Medication administration
Time Management
Education maintence
Experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU/Recovery Unit
Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
10.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health Care Australia, Calvary Mater
10.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
02.2010 - 05.2023
Training in ACLS And BLS Renewal - Nursing
Heart And Stroke Association
Certificate - Post Anaesthesia & Recovery Room Nursing
Critical Care Education Services
Advanced Specialty Certificate - Emerngency/Critical Care Nursing Combined
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Advance Specialty Certificate - Emergency Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vancouver Island University
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