MALLORY USKIW
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over two years experience in trauma and critical care nursing. Accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing complex medical conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging cases with in high stress situations. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Focused professional aiming to continue skill-building while delivering exceptional person and family centered care. Enthusiastically seeking to find new opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Compassionate Registered Nurse with 2+ years working in a fast-paced emergency department. Skilled in participating in code situations as a team lead, rapid assessment, ACLS/ BLS certified, and proficient in high-acuity patient stabilization and interdepartmental coordination.
- Delivered high-quality comprehensive patient care.
- Assessing patient needs and implementing individualized treatment plans. Including, delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, streamline care processes and emergency response procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices and clinical protocols within the department.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Undergraduate Nurse in PACU and Short Stay Surgery
University of Alberta Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored patient recovery progress and vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth transitions from surgery to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care procedures for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Conducted regular training sessions on emergency response procedures to ensure preparedness among staff members.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Set up, monitored and managed arterial lines.
Nursing Student Acute Care (L&D, Emergency Department, and OR)
Stettler Hospital and Care Centre
03.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
02.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
Innisfail Public health
01.2022 - 02.2022
Health Care Aide
Foyer Lacombe-Covenant Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, fostering independence and promoting overall well-being.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with health regulations.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
Nursing Student (Short term day surgery unit turned into a critical COVID 19 unit)
Red Deer Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
Nursing Student (Orthopedics and Cardiology)
Red Deer Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Camp Instructor
Red Deer College
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in coordinating, planning and direction of daily activities for participants aged 6 to 14, working within set budget.
- Documented and notified parents of incidents, accidents and supply needs.
- Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
- Engaged children in interactive activities, including organized arts and crafts, sports activities and field trips.
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and any behavior concerns.
- Built and deepened relationships with kids and families to enhance program goals and student success.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Established, identified, and assessed event goals and intended outcomes.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Retail Salesclerk and Cashier
Virtu Boutique
01.2014 - 01.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton04.2023
205 - Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer06.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaumont Composite High School
Beaumont, AB, Canada06.2017
Skills
- Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- HIPPA guidelines
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills
- Passionate about providing person and family centered care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Empathetic and active listener
- Primary and focused assessment expertise
- Complex wound care skills
- Excellent IV initiation skills
- Assessing overall wellness including all three domains
- Infection control knowledge
- Composed under pressure
- Efficient problem solver
- Punctual
- Compassionate caregiver
- Prioritizes therapeutic relationship building
- Collaborative team member
Accomplishments
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- Certified BLS provider
- Certified ACLS provider
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Respiratory fit test up to date
- It's Your Move, active
- Immunization status fully up to date
- Class 5 Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Nurse in PACU and Short Stay Surgery
University of Alberta Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
Nursing Student Acute Care (L&D, Emergency Department, and OR)
Stettler Hospital and Care Centre
03.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
02.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
Innisfail Public health
01.2022 - 02.2022
Nursing Student (Short term day surgery unit turned into a critical COVID 19 unit)
Red Deer Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
Health Care Aide
Foyer Lacombe-Covenant Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Student (Orthopedics and Cardiology)
Red Deer Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Camp Instructor
Red Deer College
04.2019 - 08.2019
Retail Salesclerk and Cashier
Virtu Boutique
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaumont Composite High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
205 - Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Red Deer Polytechnic