Lysa Procunier

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care post hospital discharge
• Completion of Long Term Care applications, including assessment for eligibility, mental capacity and submission to wait list
• System navigator for clients, families and health care team members regarding available home care services, allied health services and long term care placement
• Integral member of an interdisciplinary team to solution sustainable, safe and appropriate home care supports following hospitalization
• Point of contact for health team members, family and in home care coordination members regarding discharge planning
• Caseload management of up to 40 clients simultaneously while performing the duties of the role
• Advocated for patients'' needs, ensuring access to necessary services and support systems
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient interactions and interventions, facilitating clear communication among healthcare professionals

Nursing Manager:

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Established and continuously optimized schedules and individual work assignments
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, CCAC and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
• Managed 75 nurses and nursing activities in York Region by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
• Appointed as Branch representative for new technology initiative working groups

Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse:

• Responsible for complex wound and ostomy assessments, recommending appropriate wound care or ostomy products based on best practice guidelines
• Attended continuing education to keep updated on best practice guidelines using the latest wound and ostomy products and wound healing theories
• Liase with frontline nursing staff and CCAC case managers on assessments and expected outcomes
• Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through effective collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
• 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.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.

• Demonstrated compassion and professionalism when addressing the unique emotional needs of pediatric patients, fostering an environment that promoted healing and recovery.
• Served as an advocate for the rights of pediatric patients, ensuring their needs were met throughout treatment plans consistently prioritizing their best interests.
• Enhanced patient care by developing individualized pediatric nursing plans and evaluating outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.