Madeleine Staikos
York,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in providing healthcare to a diverse community in an emergency and critical care setting. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care. Strong communication skills ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Humber River Health
Toronto, Ontario
08.2025 - Current
- Provide patient-centered care with compassion and honesty, utilizing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Manage patient triage, prioritizing care based on the severity of the condition and available resources.
- Conduct regular rounds throughout the department, ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and a level-headed approach to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care outcomes are achieved.
- Monitor patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to the patient's care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Work within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse in the emergency department.
- Maintain the same standards as listed above.
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked within the scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in the emergency department.
Registered Practical Nurse
Guelph General Hospital
Guelph, Ontario
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Worked within the scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse on a medical/surgical ward.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON12-2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON09-2020
Skills
- Medical assessment, mental health assessment, lab result interpretation, coordinating continuity of care, and discharge planning
- Values and provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Maintains thorough and accurate documentation
- Works well within an interdisciplinary team, maintaining communication and collaboration
Affiliations
- RU Lifeline Syrian refugee settlement volunteer
- Medical volunteer in rural Kenya
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
IAFN 41-Hour Adult/Adolescent SANE Training Program Certificate
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
IAFN 41-Hour Adult/Adolescent SANE Training Program Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Humber River Health
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
01.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
06.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Guelph General Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning