Mariel Korneski
Timberlea,NS
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience at Nova Scotia Health Authority, excelling in clinical leadership and decision-making. Proven track record in optimizing patient care and satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate support. Skilled in medication administration and fostering teamwork, enhancing patient outcomes in high-acuity environments.
Skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.2024 - Current
- Triaged and managed flow of patients through the cath and electrophysiology lab in a timely manner. Frequently adjusting the original plan for the day as patient acuity changes or as emergencies present themselves.
- Collaboration with a wide range of interprofessional team members and communicating with ancillary departments to ensure patient safety and appropriate care.
- Completing daily staffing calculations, maintaining staffing levels, assigning lieu days, approving shift switches and and changing shifts and call in event of decreased staffing.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing
RN, Cardiac Cath Lab
Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2017 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including, physicians ,x-ray technologists, radiologists and nursing, to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Proficient in preforming the skills of the delegated medical acts while assisting the physician during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
- Knowledgeable team leader and resource person for device implantation, including pacemakers and ICD defibulators.
- Expertly preformed tasks using OR standard sterile technique.
- skillful at altering nursing approach to meet the demands of the situation at hand and/or patient needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Charge Nurse-PACU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with several units to facilitate patient flow.
- Highly skilled in assigning patients to PACU staff to complement and build on their experience while keeping admissions and discharges ongoing.
- Representing PACU at daily bed rounds.
- Acting as a unit liaison and support for the computer charting system.
- Assisting and coordinating new staff orientations, and student placements on the unit.
- Maintenance of narcotic cupboard supplies and sheets, parking tickets, narcotic keys list for security.
- Provided support and assistance to patient attendants, with assignments, schedules and breaks.
- Responsible for staff scheduling including a complex call schedule for 15-20 RNs.
RN, PACU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Facilitated smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Responsible for monitoring and intervention of patients of all acuities from ventilated critical care to ambulatory day cases.
- Pain management from simple to complex surgery patient populations.
- Implemented infection control measures by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout the PACU unit.
- Provided comprehensive pre-discharge assessments, verifying that patients met criteria for discharge while addressing any remaining concerns or needs prior to leaving the facility.
- Supported ongoing professional development of fellow nurses through mentorship opportunities within the PACU setting.
- Streamlined handoff procedures by efficiently communicating pertinent information to the next shift''s staff.
RN, Burns and Plastics
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2008 - 09.2013
- Extensive experience and specialization in wound care, debridement and burn dressings.
- Ability to organize a complex patient assignment efficiently with complex discharges.
- Excellent communication skills and multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Proficient teaching skills and ability to assess patients' current knowledge and provide appropriate information for patient learning.
- Mentoring of new nursing staff.
Education
Basic Life Support
Halifax, NS11-2023
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Halifax, NS11-2023
Critical Care Nursing Practice
Halifax, NS05-2014
The Care And Treatment of The Patient With Burns
Halifax04-2010
Capital Health IMCU Course
Halifax, NS10-2009
A.B.A Burn Conference
San Antonio, Texas03-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, None10-2008
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Medication administration
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.2024 - Current
RN, Cardiac Cath Lab
Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse-PACU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2015 - 04.2017
RN, PACU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2013 - 07.2015
RN, Burns and Plastics
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2008 - 09.2013
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Critical Care Nursing Practice
The Care And Treatment of The Patient With Burns
Capital Health IMCU Course
A.B.A Burn Conference
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
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