Monique Barton
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record. Excelling in patient assessments and direct patient care. Proven strong clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication and IV administration, adept at educating patients and families, ensuring holistic care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Central Carlton Nursing Home
01.2021 - Current
- Managing care from admission to discharge.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Extra Mural Program - Waterville
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted with end of life care.
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Southlake Regional Health Centre
10.2004 - 10.2016
- Charge nurse in ten bed unit overseeing care of cardiac post-operative patients, sedated and intubated.
- Weaned and extubated patients off ventilators.
- Initiated and titrated inotropes when appropriate.
- Advocated for patient needs along with facilitation of family meetings.
- Assisted medical doctors with various procedures including insertion of central lines, chest tubes and IABP.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse - Cancer and Palliative Care
Southlake Regional Health Centre
09.2000 - 10.2004
- Provided compassionate care to a diverse caseload of oncology and palliative patients addressing physical and emotional needs.
- Coordinated collaborate efforts with healthcare team members to facilitate patient-centered care resulting in improved treatment outcomes and enhanced patient comfort and symptom management.
- Administered treatments with precision and adherence to safety protocols ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided compassionate end of life care.
Education
Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing
Humber College
Toronto, ON09.2004
Certification in Oncology And Palliative Care
University Hospital
Toronto, ON10.2003
RN - Diploma - Registered Nurse
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON06.1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
Accomplishments
Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to secure a full time/ 0.8 nursing position in an environment that encourages professional growth and development. Moving to Alberta in September 2024 and looking to begin in a new position in October 2024.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Carlton Nursing Home
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Extra Mural Program - Waterville
01.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Southlake Regional Health Centre
10.2004 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse - Cancer and Palliative Care
Southlake Regional Health Centre
09.2000 - 10.2004
Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing
Humber College
Certification in Oncology And Palliative Care
University Hospital
RN - Diploma - Registered Nurse
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology