Dedicated registered nurse with over 22 years of expertise. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other health care team members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Cardiac Care Unit
London Health Sciences Center
London, ON
04.2018 - Current
Deliver care in accordance with CNO and Nursing Professional Practice guidelines.
Care for complex cardiac patient conditions and populations in a level 2 critical care setting.
Assist in planned emergent admissions and challenging care situations related to increased urgency, uncertainty and acuity.
Assist physicians with multiple invasive procedures.
Care for patients with cardiac devices including transvenous pacemakers, Swan Ganz catheters, and LVAD's
Hemodynamic monitoring and care for patients on NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation)
Care for and monitor patients recovering from IV conscious sedation.
Monitor telemetry for UH LHSC
Member of UH LHSC code blue response team.
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Surgery
London Health Sciences Center
London, ON
10.2006 - 04.2018
Delivered care in accordance with the College of Nurses Standards and Mission/Philosophy of LHSC.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills, and able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced acute care setting with high patient turnover.
Demonstrated health teaching/patient education in collaboration with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members.
Applied critical thinking and evaluation/modification of the plan of care for patients and families.
Documented nursing process according to current documentation guidelines.
IV insertion and maintenance
Cardiac and external pacemaker monitoring
PCA and CADD pump monitoring
Monitoring of patients with interpleural, paravertabral and intercostal nerve blocks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
04.2003
High School Diploma -
Clarke Road Secondary School
London, ON
06.1999
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Urgent and emergency care skills
Competent in technology
Able to think critically and problem solve
Focus on time management and teamwork
Excellent observation skills
Certification
Delegated Controlled Act-Defibrillation 2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2018
Pacemaker Certification-2018
Chest tube removal Certification-2007
IV Direct medication administration-2006
Preceptor Certification-2005
Venipuncture and IV Initiation therapy Certification-2004