MICHELLE CASSAR
Montreal
Summary
Master of Science in Nursing graduate from McGill University's Ingram School of Nursing with a background in Biology and English Literature. Empathetic and intuitive during interactions and adept at building trusting and strong relations. Flexible in quickly mastering new technologies and information systems. Excels at teamwork, conflict resolution and making sound decisions under pressure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Clinician
TELUS Health
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient symptoms and directed them to a virtual physician, in-person care, or ER based on urgency.
- Managed patient flow by determining priority and coordinating timely care.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care.
- Documented key patient information in the system for provider reference and shared with other key stakeholders for continuity of care.
- Ensure critical lab results are communicated promptly and accurately to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
CHSLD Vigi Shermont
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed a full unit of patients, ensuring high quality, compassionate care.
- Supervised a team of LPNs and orderlies, ensuring efficient patient care and adherence to best practices.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans focused on holistic health to enhance patient well-being.
- Administered medications, performed wound care and monitored patient progress
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to improve healthcare outcomes and improve quality of life.
Nurse Clinician Internal Medicine Unit
Jewish General Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various departments within the organization.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering emotional support to their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated open communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a collaborative approach to treatment planning and decisionmaking.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Research Assistant and Editor
McGill University: Ingram School of Nursing
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Conducted literature reviews on topics relevant to the nursing profession.
- Collected and analyzed data using various research methods and software.
- Edited and revised research papers to ensure accuracy and clarity before publication.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
McGill University: Ingram School of Nursing
Montreal, QC04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and English Literature
Bishop's University
04.2018
Diplôme d'études collégiales - Health Sciences
Champlain Regional College
04.2015
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Strengths-Based Nursing
- Research Experienced
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Therapeutic Communication
- Holistic Approach
- Community Oriented
Publications
- Nursing student-led influenza immunization clinic for their peers: a novel opportunity for health promotion, Marchand et al., 2019
- Nursing Perspectives on a Simulated Home Visit Pertaining to Intimate Partner Violence, Marchand et al., 2018
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Clinician
TELUS Health
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHSLD Vigi Shermont
03.2022 - 10.2022
Nurse Clinician Internal Medicine Unit
Jewish General Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
Research Assistant and Editor
McGill University: Ingram School of Nursing
12.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and English Literature
Bishop's University
Diplôme d'études collégiales - Health Sciences
Champlain Regional College
Master of Science - Nursing
McGill University: Ingram School of Nursing
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