Myra
Regina,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regina General Hospital (5A Neurosciences)
Regina , SK
03.2023 - Current
- Focused neuro assessments and thorough head to toe assessments.
- Accompany patient to their test re: CT scan, MRI, PLEX insertion line.
- Efficient delivery of patients' report.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans re: SLP, PT/OT, internal medicine & social work.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Regina Lutheran Home
Regina , SK
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that addressed the medical needs of each resident.
- Administered medication in accordance with physician's orders.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with residents, families, visitors, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Pascua Hospital (Oncology and Palliative Unit)
Regina , SK
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Coordinated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals or community resources as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Pascua Hospital (Medical Surveillance Unit)
Regina , SK
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient's vital signs during ECG testing, such as heart rate and blood pressure.
- Processed orders from physicians accurately and timely according to departmental standards.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information related to patient records.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Final Preceptorship
Pascua Hospital Medical Surveillance Unit (MSU)
Regina , SK
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Administer of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Assisted medical team with procedures ex. insertion of NG tube and foley catheter.
- Draw blood work from PICC line and EJ line as per doctor's order.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
- Documented nursing care and patient response to treatment in the nursing notes.
Continuing Care Assistant
Regina Lutheran Home
Regina , SK
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Rural Preceptorship
Humboldt Hospital Medicine/Surgical/Obstetrical Unit
Humboldt , SK
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
- Provided prenatal care to pregnant women, delivered babies and provided postnatal care to mother and infant.
- Used healthcare management software to enter orders for diets, laboratory tests and x-rays.
- Employed knowledge of sanitation and infection control to optimize customer care and services.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Administer of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Nursing Student
Regina Housing Authority Trianon Tower
Regina , SK
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Cared for patients recovering from family violence and provided personalized daily assistance.
- Performed preliminary evaluations of patient conditions, administering physical examinations and asking questions regarding mental health and lifestyle factors.
- Led seminars for public attendance to educate on prevention and identification of medical conditions prevalent within community.
Nursing Student
Regina General Hospital Neuroscience Unit
Regina , SK
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurological injuries ex. stroke.
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team ex. pain medications.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV, subcutaneous and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared accurate medical documents, charts and reports.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
- Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Nursing Student
Wascana Rehab Mental Health Unit
Regina , SK
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
Nursing Student
Regina General Hospital Mother and Baby Unit
Regina , SK
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospital.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Nursing Student
Regina General Hospital Pediatrics Unit
Regina , SK
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with tests and minor procedures.
Nursing Student
Pascua Hospital 4A Medicine Unit
Regina , SK
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance through lifestyle modifications and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
Regina, SK08.2022
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Open minded & respectful
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Vital signs taking
- Wound care
- Catheter monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Grooming support
- Diabetes management
- Mobility Assistance
- Tube feeding management
- Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regina General Hospital (5A Neurosciences)
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pascua Hospital (Oncology and Palliative Unit)
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Regina Lutheran Home
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pascua Hospital (Medical Surveillance Unit)
08.2022 - 12.2022
Final Preceptorship
Pascua Hospital Medical Surveillance Unit (MSU)
06.2022 - 07.2022
Rural Preceptorship
Humboldt Hospital Medicine/Surgical/Obstetrical Unit
05.2022 - 06.2022
Nursing Student
Regina Housing Authority Trianon Tower
01.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
Regina General Hospital Neuroscience Unit
10.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Student
Wascana Rehab Mental Health Unit
08.2021 - 10.2021
Nursing Student
Regina General Hospital Mother and Baby Unit
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing Student
Regina General Hospital Pediatrics Unit
05.2021 - 06.2021
Nursing Student
Pascua Hospital 4A Medicine Unit
01.2021 - 04.2021
Continuing Care Assistant
Regina Lutheran Home
05.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Regina
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