MARY JO ANCHETA
Burlington,ON
Summary
My aim is to work in an environment which is geared towards lifelong learning, a place that promotes individual development through various corporate initiatives that create conditions for self-empowerment within the context of nursing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital
05.2002 - Current
- Function at an optimum within the Internal Medicine Unit as a supportive team member in collaboration with interdisciplinary professionals.
- Demonstrate energy, drive and enthusiasm; establish and always meet clinical priorities with excellence in time management. Provide the ultimate in quality care to patients with multisystemic presentations including but not limited to acute hepatic, gastrointestinal, cardiac, respiratory, and hematological conditions.
- Continuously act as the 'go-to' nurse where many depend on me for informative explanations, updates, and as a resourceful person to help them in various nursing related situations. Readily accept these assignments as a 'resource nurse' to help staff and patients in simple and complex areas.
- Meet the standard requirements as an RN in providing client centered care services, i.e. nutrition, scheduling procedures, treatments, IV, and daily acute and chronic healthcare regimens, in keeping with physicians' instructions.
- Participated in a Preceptorship /mentorship program integrating students and new nursing staff members to the unit; thrived in this capacity as a catalyst for future generations and encouraged new learning. Applied excellence in communications - eye contact, voice tones, monitored, mentored and evaluated the progress of new hires.
- Operate associated computer technology equipment with consistency on an ongoing basis to process electronic medication administration records, pyxis machines, web paging systems and in the EPIC program. Quick to learn new in-house software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University
06.2011
Coronary Care course -
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario09.2003
Nursing Diploma -
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario01.2002
RMT -
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
01.1998
Health Science Program -
George Brown College
05.1995
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
- Commitment to continuing education and professionalism in nursing
- Creative problem solver with a client centred focus and approach
- Proven record of critical thinking skills; analytical
- Multi-task and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment, ie, the introduction of new equipment
- Mature, dependable individual with an excellent attendance record
- A Charge Nurse who readily masters complex problem solving and arrive at viable results
- Conflict resolution skills to the satisfaction of all involved, ie, client to client unrest, client-nurse relationships
- Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
- Workflow Planning & Prioritization, intake assessment and evaluation of client care
- Strengths in analysis and assessment skills, ethical nursing care, and excellent bedside manner
- Strategic thinker, able to synthesize information quickly, multitask, remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Decision Maker / Patient Advocacy
- Track record of numerous efficiency and performance improvements in the areas of management, quality control, public relations, and research
- An effective communicator who can establish and maintain favourable rapport with staff from other departments, community outreach representatives, and family practice professionals
- Committed to excellence in integrated health care delivery Experience in geriatric nursing, providing ongoing care to seniors
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nursing Employment
REGISTERED NURSE, University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital, 05/01/02, Present, Function at an optimum within the Internal Medicine Unit as a supportive team member in collaboration with interdisciplinary professionals., Demonstrate energy, drive and enthusiasm; establish and always meet clinical priorities with excellence in time management. Provide the ultimate in quality care to patients with multisystemic presentations including but not limited to acute hepatic, gastrointestinal, cardiac, respiratory, and hematological conditions., Continuously act as the 'go-to' nurse where many depend on me for informative explanations, updates, and as a resourceful person to help them in various nursing related situations. Readily accept these assignments as a 'resource nurse' to help staff and patients in simple and complex areas., Meet the standard requirements as an RN in providing client centered care services, i.e. nutrition, scheduling procedures, treatments, IV, and daily acute and chronic healthcare regimens, in keeping with physicians' instructions., Participated in a Preceptorship /mentorship program integrating students and new nursing staff members to the unit; thrived in this capacity as a catalyst for future generations and encouraged new learning. Applied excellence in communications - eye contact, voice tones, monitored, mentored and evaluated the progress of new hires., Operate associated computer technology equipment with consistency on an ongoing basis to process electronic medication administration records, pyxis machines, web paging systems and in the EPIC program. Quick to learn new in-house software applications.
Education And Professional Development
- Ryerson University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 06/01/11
- George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Coronary Care course, 09/01/03
- George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Nursing Diploma, 01/01/02
- Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, RMT, 01/01/98
- George Brown College, Health Science Program, 05/01/95
Affiliation
Registered Nurse Association of Ontario, Member
Personal Information
Title: RN
Credential
R.N. Licensure, 2002, College of Nurses of Ontario
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital
05.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University
Coronary Care course -
George Brown College
Nursing Diploma -
George Brown College
RMT -
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
Health Science Program -
George Brown College