Registered Nurse with extensive experience since 1994. Skilled in lab-phlebotomy, IV therapy, ECGs, wound care, and patient education, community program involvement and comprehensive patient assessments, bringing dedication and expertise to advance healthcare quality.
I have been working as a Registered Nurse for Horizon Health Network since 1994. I have worked at the Harvey, McAdam and Nackawic Health Centres as well as Dr Everett Chalmers and Oromocto Public Hospital's operating rooms.
My duties at health centres include lab-phlebotomy, point of care urinalysis/glucose testing, ECG's, IV therapy, PICC and port care, dressing changes, injections, flu immunization clinics, ear irrigation, BCG treatments, monitoring and adjusting coumadin dosage for patients according to protocol, assisting with minor procedures, assessment of outpatients, telephone triage with referral to appropriate provider/service, community programs, case management, ordering supplies and medications for the centre.
Community programs that I have been involved with include PARTY program, Safe Kids Week-safety fair at local elementary school, blood pressure clinics, Heart to Heart, Band-Frailty study through UNB, fitness classes, alzheimer awareness.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
April 2024
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
October 2024
Central Venous Access Device
2003
Electronic Health Record Training
May 2024
Part certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, emergency Medical Technician, Child Safety Seat Technician, Perioperative Nursing Course