Maria Shahbaaz
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through dedicated medical-surgical nursing care. Enhanced team performance by fostering collaboration and communication among healthcare staff. Improved patient outcomes by implementing best practices in IV therapy and wound care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Telemetry (float pool)
Buffalo Mercy Hospital
Buffalo, NY
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Worked as a highly adaptable RN who floated between various hospital units to care for acutely ill patients.
- Unit Adaptability: Flexibly float between various departments (e.g., medical-surgical, cardiac, neuro, or Emergency department) based on daily hospital staffing needs.
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive, time-sensitive admission and ongoing assessments, frequently managing patients recently transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Clinical Interventions: Administer medications, manage intravenous (IV) lines, perform wound care, and assist physicians with bedside procedures.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate rapidly with interdisciplinary teams to update care plans, document changes, and facilitate smooth patient discharges.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families regarding their diagnoses, cardiac monitoring, and post-hospital home care protocols.
Joint Replacement Center – Registered Nurse / Team Leader
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
USA
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided comprehensive postoperative and acute medical-surgical nursing care within an interprofessional team environment.
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy, administered medications and blood products, and managed pain control, including Patient Controlled Anesthesia and Nerve block.
- Delivered wound care, drain management, oxygen therapy, and patient mobility support.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized plans of care based on comprehensive assessments and best practice guidelines.
- Provided education and coaching to patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, medications, and discharge planning.
- Mentored nursing staff and advocated for evidence-based nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
Community Health Registered Nurse
Monroe Correctional Complex
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered primary and urgent nursing care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Conducted health assessments, triage, and chronic disease management.
- Provided patient education focused on medication management, health promotion, and self-care.
- Maintained compliance with infection control standards, privacy legislation, and professional regulations.
- Triaged and treated medical and mental health emergencies.
Home Healthcare Case Manager
Supplemental Healthcare Inc.
08.2001 - 12.2018
- Assessed, coordinates, and directly provides healthcare services to patients in their homes.
- Managed a dedicated caseload, acted as the primary liaison between the patient, family, and physicians, and facilitated patients’ smooth transitions from hospital to home.
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive, initial, and ongoing evaluations of patients in their home environments to determine medical and personal care needs.
- Care Plan Development: Design and continually update individualized care plans, ensuring they align with physician orders and patient goals.
- Direct Care & Supervision: Provide skilled nursing care (e.g., wound care, IV administration, medication management) and oversee licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and home health aides.
- Care Coordination: Manage the delivery of various community resources, including scheduling physical/occupational therapies, arranging medical equipment, and coordinating with social workers.
- Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and caregivers about disease management, medication administration, and safety techniques to promote independence and prevent hospital readmissions.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Education
University of Phoenix
USA01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Jamaica01.1998
Skills
Comprehensive Health & Physical Assessment
IV Therapy & Central Venous Access Devices (PICC/CVAD)
Medication Administration
Blood & Blood Product Administration
Multi-modal pain management
Enteral Feeds & Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Wound & Ostomy Management
Oxygen Therapy & Airway Management
Tracheostomy and Chest tube care
Telemetry Monitoring & Cardiac Care
Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
Patient & Family Education
Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- RGN with CNO
- Basic Life Support (current)
- ACLS (current)
- NIHSS (current)
Core Clinical Competencies
- Comprehensive Health & Physical Assessment
- IV Therapy & Central Venous Access Devices (PICC/CVAD)
- Medication Administration
- Blood & Blood Product Administration
- Multi-modal pain management
- Enteral Feeds & Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Wound & Ostomy Management
- Oxygen Therapy & Airway Management, Tracheostomy and Chest tube care
- Telemetry Monitoring & Cardiac Care
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
- Patient & Family Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Professional Attributes
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture
- Reliable attendance and high-performance standards
- Patient- and family-centered care focus
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
RNAO member since 2025
CNA member since 2025
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Telemetry (float pool)
Buffalo Mercy Hospital
02.2026 - 04.2026
Joint Replacement Center – Registered Nurse / Team Leader
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
10.2023 - 09.2025
Community Health Registered Nurse
Monroe Correctional Complex
03.2019 - 08.2021
Home Healthcare Case Manager
Supplemental Healthcare Inc.
08.2001 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Health Care Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University