Melissa Janes
Red Deer,Alberta
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong educational background and excellent interpersonal skills. Dedicated to promoting and maintaining the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Seeking a position to utilize these qualities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, Red Deer Regional Hospital Unit23
05.2018 - Current
- -experience caring for post operative patients, admissions and transfers
- -experience in managing acutely ill and unstable patients
- -working as charge nurse managing the unit
- -participating in Unit Quality Council actively seek input into and participating in the development of unit goals, objectives and strategies; problem solving and developing strategies to improve quality of client care and quality of working life
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, Rimbey Hospital and Care Center, Acute Care and ER
04.2011 - 01.2022
- -experience as charge nurse caring for stable as well as acutely ill patients
- -experience with palliative patients and end of life care with a passion for holistic care and meeting individual patient needs
- -experience with policies and procedures for administering blood and blood products
- -experience in the outpatient department managing scheduled infusions and transfusions
- -experience in labor and delivery including completing STORC and NRP
- -experience in Emergency department dealing in fast pace situations
- -collaborating with community members including pharmacy, homecare and physicians
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, Rimbey Hospital and Care Center
04.2011 - 01.2022
- Acute Care and ER, experience as charge nurse caring for stable as well as acutely ill patients -experience with palliative patients and end of life care with a passion for holistic care and meeting individual patient needs -experience with policies and procedures for administering blood and blood products -experience in the outpatient department managing scheduled infusions and transfusions -experience in labor and delivery including completing STORC and NRP -experience in Emergency department dealing in fast pace situations -collaborating with community members including pharmacy, homecare and physicians Red Deer Kinette member -volunteer with the Red Deer Kinettes since April 2011 -working on projects including community development and fundraising
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health, Infusion Clinic
07.2020 - 07.2021
- -managing the clinic independently with guidance from upper management outside of the city
- -organizing patient schedules, bookings for the clinic
- -initiating intravenous lines, infusing medications as ordered (intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous)
- -cleaning and sterilizing equipment, ordering supplies, etc
Education
Masters - Public Health with a focus on International Health
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, England06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta04.2011
Skills
- Team player, goal oriented, good oral and written communication skills, open and accepting of other individuals, non-judgemental, interest in community and international development, follows instructions well but is also able to work well on own, experience with evidence based practice, experience in working with diverse populations and in diverse communities, flexible, passion for continued learning and education, open to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks and goals Experienced in managing a clinic with guidance from management in other city, organizing patients, cleaning duties, ordering supplies and other duties as required Leadership skills demonstrated in role of charge nurse
Certification
- BLS December2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support March2021
- Cardiac Arrest Management July2020
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention August2020
- Trauma101 November2019
Accomplishments
- March 2022-current
- University of Liverpool
Languages
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health, Infusion Clinic
07.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, Red Deer Regional Hospital Unit23
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, Rimbey Hospital and Care Center, Acute Care and ER
04.2011 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, Rimbey Hospital and Care Center
04.2011 - 01.2022
- BLS December2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support March2021
- Cardiac Arrest Management July2020
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention August2020
- Trauma101 November2019
Masters - Public Health with a focus on International Health
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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