Nancy Childs
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Seasoned nurse with twenty-seven years of very diverse medical/surgical experiences, adaptable to change and fast paced environments. Patient-oriented with a strong history of being an advocate for quality holistic patient care. Experienced in mentoring nursing colleagues in professional development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Horizon Health Network
Fredericton, NB
02.2023 - Current
- Resource Nurse for evening/night/weekend shifts when required
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted 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.
Instructor-Practical Nurse Program
New Brunswick Community College
Woodstock NB And Fredericton NB
08.2016 - 06.2024
- Provided theoretical and practical education to first and second year students with focus on acute clinical skills and communication techniques.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
02.2009 - 07.2016
- Casual Medical/Surgical Nursing on various unit at Victoria General Hospital. Experience in following specialties:
- ENT Surgery
- Radiation Oncology/Gyne Oncology
- Urology
- Opthalmology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Nephrology
- Hepatology
- Liver/Kidney Transplant
- Hematology/Medical Oncology
Registered Nurse
River Valley Health Authority (now Horizon Health)
Fredericton, NB
09.1997 - 08.2008
- 4SE - Medical Surgical nursing care unit specializing in care of Urology surgery and minor surgical specialties and overflow for general surgery
- Providing care for Peritoneal Dialysis patients, managing manual dialysis exchanges and dialysis cycler units. Liaison with provincial dialysis unit to manage inpatient care and orders.
- Charge nurse duties when required. Attending bed board management meetings, providing education to staff, preceptoring nursing students and mentoring internationally trained nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (First Division) -
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB05.1997
Instructor Development Certification -
New Brunswick Community College
Woodstock, NB12.2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Summer Camp Nursing
Since graduating from university, I have volunteered as a summer camp nurse for residential youth camps. I provide medication administration, first aid and mental health support to campers and staff throughout the summer season.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Horizon Health Network
02.2023 - Current
Instructor-Practical Nurse Program
New Brunswick Community College
08.2016 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2009 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
River Valley Health Authority (now Horizon Health)
09.1997 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Nursing (First Division) -
University of New Brunswick
Instructor Development Certification -
New Brunswick Community College