Melissa (Lisa) Dowd
Summary
Knowledgeable RN with background in neonatal intensive care, demonstrating effective patient care and critical decision-making abilities. Successfully managed high-risk newborns, ensuring their safety and well-being through coordinated healthcare plans. Displayed proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and compassionate family support during critical times.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health
12.2009 - Current
NICU 01/2020 - Present
Children’s Health 12/2019 – 01/2021
- Utilized critical thinking and evidence-based practice to provide safe and appropriate quality patient and family centered care to acute and chronically ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to promote holistic health and wellness for patients of different ages, development stages, and ethnicities
Education
Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
York University
Toronto, ON08.2019
Bachelor of Biological Sciences -
Brock University
St. Catharines04.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical Assessments
- Patient and family education
- Specimen collection
- IV insertion and care
- Respiratory support care
Certification
- Registered Nurse with the CNO (Registration # 19217045)
- Registered Professional Nurse with the University of the State of New York Education Department (License # 958557)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• RNAO Breastfeeding e-learning course
Clinical Experience
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (432 hours) 05/2019 – 07/2019
Surgical Oncology
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (144 hours) 01/2019 – 04/2019
General Forensics
York University CORNER (126 hours) 09/2018 – 11/2018
Residence Life
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (168 hours) 07/2018 – 08/2018
Cardiology
Mackenzie Health (144 hours) 01/2018 – 03/2018
General Medicine
The O’Neill Centre (48 hours) 10/2017 – 11/2017
Long term care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health
12.2009 - Current
- Registered Nurse with the CNO (Registration # 19217045)
- Registered Professional Nurse with the University of the State of New York Education Department (License # 958557)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• RNAO Breastfeeding e-learning course
Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing -
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
York University
Bachelor of Biological Sciences -
Brock University
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