Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in various healthcare areas.
Hi, I’m
Maxine Davis
Nurse
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Innomar Strategies
Field and Infusion Nurse
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Enhances patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications via IV infusion and various other routes.
- Reduces complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Improves patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, and documentation of vital signs and symptoms.
- Increases patient satisfaction by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Provides patient/caregivers education based on product monographs and program protocols,
individually or in groups. - Reports adverse events, product complaints in accordance with training and policies & procedures.
- Communicates effectively with Patients/Caregivers to set up appointments and drug delivery to
home and clinic. - Optimized efficiency in the clinic setting by coordinating schedules with other nurses for seamless patient flow.
- Boosted team morale through active engagement in staff meetings, sharing best practices, and contributing constructive feedback for process improvements.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
Centennial College
Program Coordinator/Clinical Instructor - Personal
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the PSW-A program sustainability student success
- Collaborates with the Academic Chair, Laboratory Lead, Clinical Lead, as well as, other faculty members
- Prepares and develops program/course materials
- Provides advice and counsel to students
- Processes program course exemptions
- Initiates meetings with students and representation
- Identifies and refers at risk students to the Student Success Advisor and/or Academic Chair
- Leads training sessions for faculty, students, and preceptors, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Continually assesses and evaluates students performance
Humber River Hospital, Emergency Room And NRT
Registered Practical Nurse
09.2008 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and necessary equipment were available as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
Rapid Assessment Centre-Humber River Hospital
Monoclonal Medication Administration Nurse
01.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Worked in collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician
- Performed respiratory assessments, rapid antigen, and PCR testing
- Worked closely with immunocompromised patients and their families.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Initiated, and cared for peripheral IV and saline lock sites.
- Administered Monoclonal Antibody IV Therapy to treat Covid-19 positive patients.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced the spread of microorganisms.
- Monitored and recorded patients condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Documented nursing interventions, and patient and family responses accurately in compliance with hospital policies.
Covid Assessment, Centre-Humber River Hospital
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
09.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Collected specimens from the surface of the respiratory mucosa with nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and buccal swabs.
- Reduced the spread of COVID-19 by providing accurate information on preventive measures to individuals and communities.
- Contributed to a streamlined testing process by maintaining organized records and tracking test results accurately.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information, adhering to all relevant privacy regulations and guidelines.
- Facilitated efficient operations at testing sites by overseeing scheduling, registration, specimen collection, and result delivery procedures.
- Ordered and interpreted lab results
- Ensured compliance with established protocols for infection control during all interactions with patients and team members alike.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
- Utilizes computerized systems and technologies such as Medi-tech, Zebra, and Olis MORE for patient care documentation and registration
- Participated in project teams and provides mobile Covid-19 testing in surrounding communities, long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes, shelters, group homes, and schools within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Provides health teaching to patients as per Toronto Public Health Guidelines
Education
Nipissing UniversityNorth Bay, ON
Some College (No Degree) from RPN To BScN - Distant Learning
University Overview
George Brown CollegeToronto, ON
Diploma from Practical Nursing
04.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Proven Leadership and Mentoring Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Emergency, Multi-unit, and Outpatient Care skilled and qualified
- Medication and IV administration proficient
- IV and venipuncture certified
- BCLS/ CPR/ACLS certified
- Documentation experienced
- Knowledge of Medi-tech, Olis, and Zebra
- Demonstrates safe and competent practice
- Great organizational skills
- Team Player and dependable
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Astute judgement and critical thinking skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Profound ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Infection Prevention and Control knowledgeable
Languages
English
Full Professional
Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Timeline
Field and Infusion Nurse
Innomar Strategies
07.2022 - Current
Monoclonal Medication Administration Nurse
Rapid Assessment Centre-Humber River Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
Covid Assessment, Centre-Humber River Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2022
Program Coordinator/Clinical Instructor - Personal
Centennial College
01.2015 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Humber River Hospital, Emergency Room And NRT
09.2008 - 06.2022
Nipissing University
Some College (No Degree) from RPN To BScN - Distant Learning
George Brown College
Diploma from Practical Nursing
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