Results-driven professional with a strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Quickly adapts to new environments and contributes to team success. Known for bringing a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and personal growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RPN
The Heart Of Hastings Hospice
Madoc, ON
09.2024 - Current
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Provides safe ethical care that promotes and supports the physical, Psychological and Spiritual well-being of the client and their families.
Excellent assessment skills coupled with adept symptom management.
RPN Team Lead
VON
Trenton, Canada
03.2022 - 02.2024
Supervising Unregulated Care Providers and Recreation Therapists.
Case managing clients with complex medical needs within Community Support Services Program.
Creating medication plans along with working with Ontario Health atHome, Pharmacies and Physicians.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Scheduling, administration, policy development, support through Covid, human resources.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Advocated for use of technology on all platforms. Designed online employee forms, and charting and assisted with tech support.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Community Visiting Nurse
ParaMed
Bancroft, Canada
01.2018 - 12.2021
Provide care based on South East LHIN contract
Provide assessment and implement clients care plans based on Doctors orders and client and families needs
Encourage independence by educating clients and families to provide care and bring concerns forward
Utilizes full scope of practice
WoundCare champion also educated in providing Lower leg assessments
Palliative care leader providing quality care to clients and supports family to ensure all aspects of care are being meant fully
Engages and supports fellow nurses with skill training and mentoring
Clinical Community Supervisor
ParaMed
Bancroft, Canada
01.2018 - 05.2021
Oversee the Nursing Clinic, Community Nursing Program and homecare program
Case manage approximately 200 clients in the community
Supervise 20 staff including orientation, problem solving, skills development performance appraisals
Nursing visits and assessments as required
Generate reports to funders as required, physicians etc
Work collaboratively with a multi disciplinary team consisting of clients families, government agencies, healthcare workers and community resources
Manager of Independent Living
North Hastings Community Integration Association
Bancroft, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2017
Manage teams for adults with developmental disabilities in Residential Programs
Navigate and Liaise with community services to meet the individualized needs of people supported
Services include; Community Care Access Centre, VON, Mental Health Services, Care North Hastings, Probation Officers, Hastings County, Bancroft Community Transit
Assess needs of individuals
Support and create Employment Opportunities
Participate as a member of the Leadership Team including strategic planning, agency vision and mission
Work with the Board of Directors non-profit organization
Policy development, quarterly reports, basic program budgeting
Assist with grant proposals
Assist with housing applications, subsidies and advocate for individuals to maintain affordable housing
Work with individuals and their teams/families to prevent crisis
Provide emotional support, life skills assistance and connecting individuals to their community to find others with common interest to develop connections
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
01-1999
Skills
Creative Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Clinical judgment
Compassionate care
Wound management
Palliative care
Resource management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Community resource referrals
Certification
· Mental Health First Aid Nov. 2024
· Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education Jan. 2021
· Palliative Care Fundamentals Dec 2018
· Wound care 2021
· Conscious Care & Support Sept 2017
· Behaviour Support Plans Sept 2017
· Preparing to Lead Loyalist College Dec 2016 - June 2017