Lydia Geerts
Niagara Region
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 12 + year career in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Dedicated to developing and managing staff to optimize productivity, efficiency and patient satisfaction. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and client centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health System
06.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Portal Village Retirement Home
06.2010 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Managed and delegated tasks to ensure continuity of care with guest attendants and PSW's
Care Coordinator
Ontario Health at Home
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored progress towards patient goals, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, working diligently to address concerns or barriers to care.
- Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
Director of Health and Wellness
Portal Village Retirement Home
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised 20+ member nursing team and assigned daily tasks to provide quality health care services to patients.
- Conducted Fall Risk Assessments and General Health assessments to identify problems and gaps in care, health and disease management.
- Developed care plans for patients to meet short- and long-term care goals and needs
- Coordinated with community medical and health providers to determine patient treatment, goals of care and develop a plan of care.
- Coordinated care with external agencies to best support resident needs.
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2010
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Best Practices and Standards
Contact
Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0
Education
Hamilton, ON
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Ontario Health at Home
01.2024 - 11.2024
Director of Health and Wellness
Portal Village Retirement Home
03.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health System
06.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Portal Village Retirement Home
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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