MARY LAW
Summary
Hard-working and empathetic Registered Nurse with a five year career history in specialized medical-surgical and cardiology backgrounds.
Brings experienced perspective with different clinical skills and leadership opportunities, but is seeking to add more varied and fast-paced medical surgical experience to nursing repertoire.
Consistently looking to develop strong interpersonal relationships with other members of the nursing team to enhance team-building and collaboration to enhance unit problem-solving, patient outcomes, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Unit 6.1 Cardiology IMCU
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care on an 18 bed Cardiology IMCU-level unit.
- Maintained relevant clinical post-entry level competencies, such as cardiac monitoring, ECG assessment and interpretation, transcutaneous cardiac pacing, and post-op PCI/PPM/TAVI care.
- Used evidence-based practice in heart health to educate patients on chronic disease prevention and management, including heart failure and coronary arterial disease.
- Provided timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Took on collaborative and teaching role as preceptor for new hires and nursing students, familiarizing them to unit standards, emergency protocols, and continuation of evidence-based practice.
- Took on leadership role as charge nurse to advocate for patient interdisciplinary supports, coordinate safe patient flow within unit and surrounding provincial hospitals, and support staff to foster positive working environment.
Registered Nurse
Unit 4.1: Vascular/General Surgery/IMCU
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Delivered patient-centered care on a 31 bed Vascular/General Surgery unit and provided IMCU-level care in an attached 4 bed unit.
- Maintained relevant clinical post-entry level competencies, such as chest tubes, PCA's/epidurals/CPNB's/PVB's, ostomies, PERC/JP/HemoVac drain management, procedural sedation, arterial lines, VAC/wound care management, tracheostomies, and post-op management of complications related to vascular and general surgeries.
- Used evidence-based practice to educate patients on chronic disease prevention and management, including peripheral arterial/venous disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and addiction.
- Provided timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Took on collaborative and teaching role as preceptor for new hires and nursing students, familiarizing them to unit standards, emergency protocols, and continuation of evidence-based practice.
- Took on leadership role as charge nurse to advocate for patient interdisciplinary supports, coordinate safe patient flow within unit and surrounding provincial hospitals, and support staff to foster positive working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish04-2020
Skills
- BLS: CPR and First Aid for Healthcare Providers
- IMCU Course Certification
- Acute Pain Services Pump and Medication Administration Training
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Unit 6.1 Cardiology IMCU
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Unit 4.1: Vascular/General Surgery/IMCU
05.2020 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
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