Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Professionalassociations
Timeline
Volunteer
Maureen Rooney

Maureen Rooney

RN
Severn,Ontario

Summary

I would like to apply for the position of Registered Nurse.

I am a RN that possesses more than 28 years of acute care experience in ER, trauma, palliative, paediatrics, infant & toddler medicine, NICU, Federal Corrections Services and Indigenous Services in remote nursing stations in northern Ontario and Manitoba. I have excellent communication skills and I am a great team player with my multidisciplinary team. I am calm in traumatic and stressful situations with excellent critical thinking skills. I provide family centered care with respect and non-judgement. My nursing practice exhibits kindness, professionalism, open mindedness and culturally competent care. I am knowledgeable in computer charting and email communication.

Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.

Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.

Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1

CPR-PALS-NRP Certification

Work History

RN

Purpose Med
07.2023 - Current

Virtual nursing assessment—specializing in mental health , ADHD and patients who are neurodivergent.

Medication review

Assessment

Delivered instructional training.

  • 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.
  • 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.

PAEDS/NICU

Orillia Soldiers Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Performed emergency interventions as needed, utilizing critical thinking skills under high-pressure situations to stabilize patients'' conditions promptly.
  • Provided compassionate support for families during difficult times, answering questions and addressing concerns about their child''s condition.

DEER LAKE

Keewaytinook Okimakanak
02.2018 - 04.2020

Provided remote nursing care in northern regions.

Conducted patient assessments and provided ER treatment.

Southlake Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2017

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: (Forensics)
  • (Forensics)

RN

Indigenous Service Canada
12.2013 - 09.2016
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating tasks appropriately.

RN Staff Nurse

Corrections Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: (Beaver Creek Federal)
  • (Beaver Creek Federal)
  • Maintained order during meal times, recreation periods, and other daily activities to ensure a stable environment.
  • Fostered positive relationships with inmates by demonstrating empathy and understanding, promoting a more cooperative environment among the prison population.
  • Reduced incidents of violence through regular monitoring of inmate interactions and proactive intervention.
  • Promoted a respectful environment within the prison community through fair treatment of all inmates regardless of background.

Arnprior Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: (Emergency Dept)
  • (Emergency Dept)

Paediatric RN

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • 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 physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • 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.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Ottawa General Hospital
12.2005 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: (Neuro-Thoracic Unit)
  • (Neuro-Thoracic Unit)

San Quentin Prison
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: (Overflow Unit-Novato, CA)
  • (Overflow Unit-Novato, CA)

Guide Dogs for the Blind
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: (San Francisco, CA)
  • (San Francisco, CA)

American Mobile Nurses
06.1998 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: (San Diego, CA)
  • (San Diego, CA)

Desert Regional Medical
06.1996 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: (Palm Springs, CA)
  • (Palm Springs, CA)

Education

Bachelor of Science - In Progress

Athabasca University

3 Year Diploma Program - Honours

George Brown College
01.1996

Skills

    Strong Communication Skills

    Holistic Patient Care Approach

    Patient Medication Management

    Patient Care Support

    Emergency Response Support

    Advanced Pediatric Life Support

    Palliative Care Expertise

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

  • BLS-HCP, 12/01/18
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Saving Certificate, 11/01/17
  • Canadian Immunization Certificate, 10/01/16
  • Canadian Triage (CTAS) Certificate, 01/01/16
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course, 01/01/16
  • NIHSS Stroke Scale, 01/01/12

References

  • Janet Greaves NP, Nurse in Charge -FNIHB, 705-571-4221
  • Joey Arent RN—clinical lead-Purpose Med- Joanna@gofreddie.com
  • Candace Sleep, PAEDS/NICU charge OSMH, 705-345-0902

Professionalassociations

College of Nurses of Ontario, Licensed since 1997-active

Timeline

RN

Purpose Med
07.2023 - Current

DEER LAKE

Keewaytinook Okimakanak
02.2018 - 04.2020

PAEDS/NICU

Orillia Soldiers Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2023

Southlake Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2017

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health
10.2016 - 05.2017

RN Staff Nurse

Corrections Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015

RN

Indigenous Service Canada
12.2013 - 09.2016

Arnprior Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2014

Paediatric RN

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
07.2007 - 07.2012

Ottawa General Hospital
12.2005 - 01.2007

San Quentin Prison
01.2004 - 01.2005

Guide Dogs for the Blind
06.2003 - 01.2005

American Mobile Nurses
06.1998 - 01.2002

Desert Regional Medical
06.1996 - 01.1998

3 Year Diploma Program - Honours

George Brown College

Bachelor of Science - In Progress

Athabasca University
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