Mariam Ouedraogo
Saint-Laurent,Canada
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in diverse healthcare organizations, including hospitals, clinics, CLSC, and home care, I have worked with patients across a wide range of health conditions. This includes acute and chronic diseases in medicine, cardiac monitor patients, individuals with mental health issues in the emergency room, surgical patients, and geriatric patients. My expertise lies in developing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. I consistently demonstrate proficiency in addressing the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational aspects of nursing care for both patients and their families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
MD Sante Nursing Agency
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by acting as a liaison for all parties involved in the care process.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses, alleviating stress and promoting optimal wellness.
- Performed blood work
- Administered vaccines
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Entrepreneur
Self-employeed
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Ecommerce retailer
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
ER Registered Nurse
Code Blue Nursing Agency, 24/7 Nursing Agency
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Performed blood work and diagnostic tests, EKG
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Increased efficiency within the ER by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes effectively resulting in a smoother transition for patients back into their communities.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
RN, Medical-Surgical
MD Sante Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed caseload of different patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Staff Nurse
Statcare
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Reduced patient wait times by optimizing appointment scheduling and improving triage procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and clear communication, building trust in the clinical environment.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, medication administration, and self-care techniques to optimize health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for informed decision making in treatment planning.
RN Floor Nurse
Hôpital Royal Victoria
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
Caregiver
Institut Universitaire De Gériatrie De Montréal
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Attestation De Spécialisation Professionnelle -
Lancement D'entreprise (EMICA)
01.2021
Études Collégiales - soins infirmiers
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
01.2008
Diplôme d'études secondaires -
Centre d'éducation des adultes Outremont
01.2004
Skills
- Plan and coordinate patient care and educate patients and families regarding medical conditions
- Patients assessment and monitoring
- Performing diagnostic tests
- Knowledge of arrhythmia and EKG
- Wound dressings, medication administration, blood work, aiding doctors in medical procedures experience
- Team worker
- Direct work with patients, families, doctors and other health care providers
- Hard working
- PCR knowledge
Languages
Français
Native or Bilingual
Anglais
Native or Bilingual
Training
- ECPM Training, 08/01/18
- Arrhythmia Trainings, 2016
Certification
- CPR, 14/09/2024
- CPR and anaphylactic shock, 09/01/21
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
MD Sante Nursing Agency
02.2021 - 05.2024
Entrepreneur
Self-employeed
01.2020 - 01.2021
ER Registered Nurse
Code Blue Nursing Agency, 24/7 Nursing Agency
09.2017 - 08.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Statcare
10.2011 - 03.2012
RN, Medical-Surgical
MD Sante Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 01.2017
RN Floor Nurse
Hôpital Royal Victoria
05.2008 - 08.2010
Caregiver
Institut Universitaire De Gériatrie De Montréal
06.2006 - 06.2008
Attestation De Spécialisation Professionnelle -
Lancement D'entreprise (EMICA)
Études Collégiales - soins infirmiers
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
Diplôme d'études secondaires -
Centre d'éducation des adultes Outremont
- CPR, 14/09/2024
- CPR and anaphylactic shock, 09/01/21
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