Margaret Cousens
St. John's,NL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 31 years of experience in acute healthcare and private practice. Expertise in delivering rapid and precise patient assessments while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with physicians to uphold exceptional healthcare standards. Skilled in teaching and administering biologic medications, with training in clinical research and data management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Newlab Clinical Research Inc.
St.John's, NL
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored treatment interventions to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Administered medications, ensuring accurate tracking of dosages and documentation.
- Provided emotional and psychological support through counseling to patients and caregivers.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and patient care protocols.
- Recommended strategies based on assessments of patient responses to treatment side effects.
- Utilized clinical data and feedback to improve quality of care.
- Conducted data collection and analysis to support informed clinical decisions.
- Engaged with pharmaceutical companies regarding products available for patient use.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Eastern Health
St.John's, NL
09.1994 - 01.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
Education
Diploma in Registered Nursing - Registered Nursing
SAGGH School of Nursing
St.John's,NL06.1994
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient management and monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Electronic health records management
- Patient education and counseling
- IV and venipuncture certification
- Wound care expertise
- Medical ethics
- Nursing leadership
- Vascular care knowledge
- Biologic medication administration
- Clinical research coordination
- Data collection and analysis
- Documentation management with IRB compliance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Newlab Clinical Research Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Eastern Health
09.1994 - 01.2022
Diploma in Registered Nursing - Registered Nursing
SAGGH School of Nursing