Lyanne Norcross
Sarnia,ON
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with cardiac and dialysis specialty.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
London Health Sciences
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
London Health Sciences
09.2006 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac care units.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Registered Nurse
St. John's Medical Centre
10.1992 - 08.2005
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON05.1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient
- Telemetry monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Critical Care-cardiac
- Collecting vitals
- Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- ICD-PPM
Languages
English
Elementary
Additional Information
BLS
ACLS
WHMIS certified
Delegated Controlled Acts certified
Certification
BLS
ACLS
ECG Interpretation certified
Delegated Control Acts-CODE team
Timeline
Registered Nurse
London Health Sciences
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
London Health Sciences
09.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. John's Medical Centre
10.1992 - 08.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
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