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Nathan Epp

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

With more than 8 years experience in emergency medicine I have a wide range of knowledge, skills, and critical thinking. Clear and concise communication is imperative in all areas, but especially at triage and in resus where conditions change rapidly. Working in a complex environment with interdisciplinary teams, I have built trusting relationships to provide excellent patient-centered care. Collaborating with nursing educators and co-preceptor in training senior practicum students and orienting new-hires and provide mentorship to nurses as they move up the levels. Successfully handled diverse trauma and medical cases, ensuring patient stabilization and emergency care. Demonstrated proficiency in patient triage and rapid decision-making under pressure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Room Nurse

HSC, Concordia Hospital
03.2016 - Current
  • Work in a high-stress environment with the multidisciplinary critical care emergency team, both in a large 55-bed department with specialists readily available, and smaller 15-bed units with fewer resources
  • Demonstrated enjoyment teaching others by orienting new staff, taking on senior practicum students, and engaging frequently with the nurse educators
  • Flexible and work well as a team player, able to float to the different areas of the department, and always willing to help new staff find their feet
  • Eager to learn, often being in the first cohort to learn a new skill such as US guided IV insertion, TOR-BSST swallow screening, and being a super-user for new pumps
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations, performing critical interventions to stabilize patients in crisis.
  • Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.

Volunteer Chairperson, Treasurer

Point Douglas Residents Committee
01.2016 - 04.2023
  • Being part of the executive committee of the local residents committee, responsibilities included ensuring budgets are spent appropriately and reports are presented and filed
  • Working closely as a team with key community members and organizations to develop housing plans and committees, such as community cleanups with 25 volunteers
  • Chairing the committee, bringing in new ideas and planning events as a team to improve the impact on the community

Landscape Specialist, Assistant Site Manager, Carpenter

B. Rocke Landscaping
06.2007 - 08.2015
  • Diversity of roles included site safety rep, training new employees, and managing job sites
  • Skill proficiencies range from detail masonry and carpentry to operating heavy machinery
  • Adaptability was highlighted when implementing broad new safety measures to earn the Core Certified designation
  • Assistant site manager and safety representative for a crew of 2-4 that was consistently recognized by the company for swift adoption of new safety measures and tools
  • Managing logistics and workflow in a variety weather throughout the seasons, often needing to adapt priorities

Educational Assistant Level II & III – Grade 7-12

River East Transcona School Division
09.2006 - 06.2012
  • Communication, teamwork, and adaptability are key when working with students that require assistance due to physical, mental, or emotional complications
  • Provide client-centered care as a team by establishing goals and strategies with the student, and then would be responsible for helping the student achieve those goals
  • Flexibility to ndividual students, and their moods, adjusting plans for the day to provide a supportive framework for their success in a rapidly changing environment

Miscellaneous Construction
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Worked for family and several small construction companies
  • Skills developed: framing, drywalling, mudding, finishing, vinyl decking, aluminum & glass railing installation
  • Demonstrated abilities to learn new skills, work independently and part of a team, work under tight timeframes and grueling physical conditions

Fitness Centre Volunteer; Program Director

Youth For Christ
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Participated in a team to run a fitness centre for at-risk youth, developing intentional, long-term relationships
  • As a staff I collaborated with community churches and a local school to develop an after-school drop-in
  • I was responsible for managing a summer staff for 2 seasons, finding funding and volunteers for the program
  • I was part of a larger team that oversaw 6 integrated programs
  • We planned annual events together, sharing concerns about individual youth, and developing relevant programming across the board

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba
03-2016

TNCC -

01.2017

ENPC -

01.2018

ACLS -

01.2024

WEVAS - Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive Students

01.2006

Skills

  • Compassionate Patient-centered Care
  • Airway Management
  • Ultrasound Guided IVs
  • Resus, Triage, and Charge trained
  • ACLS, BLS, TNCC, ENPC

Attributes

  • Team oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Desires to help others
  • Hard worker
  • Takes initiative

Timeline

Emergency Room Nurse

HSC, Concordia Hospital
03.2016 - Current

Volunteer Chairperson, Treasurer

Point Douglas Residents Committee
01.2016 - 04.2023

Landscape Specialist, Assistant Site Manager, Carpenter

B. Rocke Landscaping
06.2007 - 08.2015

Educational Assistant Level II & III – Grade 7-12

River East Transcona School Division
09.2006 - 06.2012

Miscellaneous Construction
01.2004 - 01.2011

Fitness Centre Volunteer; Program Director

Youth For Christ
01.2002 - 01.2006

TNCC -

ENPC -

WEVAS - Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive Students

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba

ACLS -

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