Meagan Giustini
Hamilton
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with extensive experience in Geriatrics, including Long-term Care and Retirement Home settings. Proven leadership in enhancing care standards for the elderly population. Background as a Personal Support Worker for 7 years proving a strong commitment to improving resident well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RPN, Staff Relief
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced care standards in LTC homes through patient/family education, fostered team morale with effective teamwork and communication, advocated for residents' needs.
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure resident safety and supported overall well-being.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Clinical Supervisor
Trios College
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Mentored PSW students during LTC placement to enhance their practical skills and confidence.
- Ensured adherence to best practice standards to enhance service quality.
- Connecting with their preceptor and students to ensure adult learners are improving and meeting expectations.
- Mentoring PSW students within their LTC placement.
RPN, Charge Nurse
Deerview Retirement
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Accountable for all residents' wellbeing and safety residing in the building.
- Led wellness team during COVID, ensuring implementation and compliance with IPAC measures.
- Accountable for all residents' wellbeing and safety residing in building.
RPN
Brant Centre LTC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed 25-30 residents and led PSWS, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Administered medication and treatments, and provided wound care while assessing and responsive to pain management.
- Ensured thorough documentation of patient interactions for continuity of care. Effectively communicating to ensure seamless ongoing care.
- Provided excellent customer service and contributed to falls & responsive behaviour committee initiatives.
Education
RPN Diploma -
Niagara College
Welland 01.2015 - 01.2017
General Arts & Science -
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON 01.2010 - 01.2011
Personal Support Worker -
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON 01.2009 - 01.2010
Skills
- Resident care
- Resident Advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Organized
- Verbal and written communication
- Solution focused
- Adaptable
- Empathetic
- Dedicated
Certification
- GPA
- U-First
- First Aid & CPR/AED
- Fundamentals & Enhanced Palliative Care
Reference Letters Available
True
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Trios College
01.2022 - 01.2024
RPN, Staff Relief
01.2020 - Current
RPN, Charge Nurse
Deerview Retirement
01.2019 - 01.2022
RPN
Brant Centre LTC
01.2017 - 01.2019
RPN Diploma -
Niagara College
01.2015 - 01.2017
General Arts & Science -
Sheridan College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Personal Support Worker -
Sheridan College
01.2009 - 01.2010