NATALIE PRUSKO
Stoney Creek
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing
10.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse adult patients on a medical-surgical unit at Sechelt Hospital as a travel nurse. Responsibilities included monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, evidence-based care. Quickly adapted to new environments, EMR systems, and facility protocols while maintaining strong clinical judgment and professionalism in fast-paced settings.
Registered Nurse
Credit Valley Oral Surgery
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted oral surgeons in surgical and non-surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort throughout all stages of care. Prepared and maintained sterile surgical environments, managed instruments and materials, and provided chair-side assistance during extractions, implant placements, and other oral surgeries. Monitored patients pre- and post-operatively, administered medications as directed, and delivered clear discharge instructions to support recovery. Collaborated closely with the dental team to maintain high standards of infection control, documentation, and patient education.
PACU Registered Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring safe recovery. Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to deliver seamless, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment.
Acute Medicine (E3) Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions, performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario01.2018
Skills
- Proficiency in electronic charting, IV insertion and therapy, blood glucose monitoring, and comprehensive head-to-toe assessments Experienced in performing vital signs monitoring, catheter insertion and management, and delivering safe, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings Certified in CPR and BLS, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that support effective SBAR reporting and collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare teams Dedicated to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and compassion in all aspects of patient care
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- EMR systems
- Care planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Nursing workflow management
- Blood transfusion
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care assessment
- Compassionate and caring
- Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certificate, 2025-04
- Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario, License Number 19144864
- Registered Nurse, British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, License Number 1036728
Languages
English
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Solutions Staffing
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Credit Valley Oral Surgery
03.2022 - 10.2024
PACU Registered Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
Acute Medicine (E3) Nurse
Juravinski Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Western Ontario