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Michaela Hayward

Sussex,NB

Summary

Energetic and compassionate Registered Nurse, demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 4 years of nursing school, 4 years working as a resident attendant at Kiwanis Nursing Home and my most recent experience as an acute care registered nurse. Adaptable ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

ER - Horizon Health
Sussex, NB
01.2022 - Current
  • Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Patient transfers with ANB.
  • Nursing supervisor - evenings, nights and weekends.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and lab results.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Prepare medical equipment and tools to aid the physician during the examination and treatment of patients.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Horizon Health
Sussex, New Brunswick
11.2024 - Current
  • Works effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Accesses CVCS and fistulas, as per facility policies.
  • Administered oral, IV, intradialytic, and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.
  • Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
  • Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
  • Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.

Registered Nurse

Horizon - 4CN Internal Medicine
Saint John, NB
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with a level-headed approach to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Perform complex dressing changes.
  • Perform electronic charting each shift.
  • Communicated clinical information to patients and family members.
  • Alerted physicians or other nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
  • Administered medications (IV, oral, IM) and other treatments based on physician orders.
  • Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, full body assessments and medication side effects.

Registered Nurse

Millcove Nursing Home
Millcove, NB
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Administered medications and other treatments based on physician orders.
  • Completed rounds to observe, assess, document and report patients' conditions.
  • Alerted physicians or other nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
  • Communicated clinical information to patients and family members.
  • Complete care plans.
  • Manage nursing staff and nursing unit.
  • Document changes and significant events in the electronic charting system and pass forward report to the on coming shift.
  • Wound assessments and treatments.

Student Nurse

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
01.2017 - 04.2022
  • Year 1: York Care Facility (Geriatrics), Community Blood Pressure Clinics = 106 hours
  • Year 2: Maternal/ Infant Nursing: 3NW (DECH) and 5 weeks of prenatal teaching= 123 hours
  • Chronic/ Rehab: 3NE (DECH) =108 hours
  • Mental Health: 2SE (DECH), Detox centre (Victoria Health Center) = 108 hours
  • Year 3: Community Health: Public Health Nursing: Health Promotion, Sexual Health, Childhood Immunizations, Newborn Home Visits, = 180 hours
  • Medical Nursing: 3E (Palliative/ Medical unit at the DECH) = 136 hours
  • IWK: (7PMU - Pediatric Medical Unity) = 108 hours
  • Year 4: Surgical Nursing: Orthopedic Unit (DECH)= 148 hours
  • Preceptorship: Oncology (SJRH) - 12 week experience- beginning January 2021.

Resident Attendant

Kiwanis Nursing Home
Sussex, NB
04.2017 - 12.2020
  • I dressed, performed hygienic care, and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support their basic needs.
  • Helped transition the patient between the bed, wheelchair, and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reported concerns to the charge nurse, and documented information in files.
  • Inspected equipment and workstations to comply with established standards and regulations.
  • Trained employees in proper operational procedures, and shared company policies and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University Of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
04.2021

Skills

  • Work ethic
  • Calm demeanor
  • Patient Care
  • Client relationship management
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Working collaboratively
  • Organization
  • Team management
  • Multitasking
  • Training & Development
  • Medical assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Infectious disease control

Certification

  • Critical Care Nursing Program (UNB) - 2023
  • Intermediate Plus, French Certification - 2020
  • Suicide Prevention Training (ASIST) - 2017
  • Volunteer firefighter, Belleisle NB- 2024
  • ACLS - 2024
  • CTAS - 2022
  • BCMI - 2022
  • TNCC - 2022
  • PALS -2024
  • BLS -2024
  • Nephrology training (Dialysis) - 2024
  • Medical Aesthetics with THMA - 2024

References

  • Morgan Easton (ANB) - 1-506-647-0191
  • Constence Illingworth (RN - Horizon Health) - Constence.Illingworth@horizonnb.ca
  • Vanessa Bario (RN - ED Educator)- Vanessa.Bario@horizonnb.ca

Timeline

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Horizon Health
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

ER - Horizon Health
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Horizon - 4CN Internal Medicine
05.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse

Millcove Nursing Home
05.2021 - 01.2022

Resident Attendant

Kiwanis Nursing Home
04.2017 - 12.2020

Student Nurse

University of New Brunswick
01.2017 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

University Of New Brunswick

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