Mary Nadine Gould
Summary
Regional Registered Nurse advanced scope of practice and expertise in Rural and Remote Health; front line Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services within the Labrador Grenfell Zone. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in emergency response and proficient in advanced cardiovascular life support, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
05.2017 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Registered Nurse
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
12.2000 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Western Regional School of Nursing
Corner Brook, NL03-1998
General Studies
Memorial University - Grenfell Campus
Corner Brook, NL04-1993
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine's Central High School
Plum Point, NL06-1989
Skills
- Emergency response
- Canadian Emergency Department Triage & Acuity Scale - CTAS
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical expertise
- Treatment Planning
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS
- Mental Health First Aid - MHFA
- Mental Health Care Treatment Act - MHCTA
- Telus - Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Well visit procedures
- Routine examinations
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Acute care expertise
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient examination
- Treatment recommendations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
English
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - College Registered Nurses Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Canadian Triage Acuity Scale - CTAS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Mental Health First Aid - MHFA
- Valid Newfoundland & Labrador Driver's License
- Occupational Health and Safety - Certified
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
12.2000 - Current
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Western Regional School of Nursing
General Studies
Memorial University - Grenfell Campus
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine's Central High School
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