Navanna Beed
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Over 10 years of Oncology Registered Nursing experience with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in Oncology education programs, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing evidenced based practice outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
Nova Scotia Health
Victoria General Hospital, Halifax
11.2020 - Current
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on Oncology related topics on a monthly basis.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual nurse based on the CANO administration for Systemic Therapy Drugs for Cancer guidelines.
- Updated instructional materials and utilized various learning modalities to enhance Oncology education.
- Developed a Transition to Practice for multiple clinical areas that fosters critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills to help enhance reflective practice for new nurses.
- Instructed and coached nurses to help overcome practice issues.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to nurses individually and as group during clinical practice settings.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for Oncology programs.
- Supports evidence based practice by being an active member and consultant on multiple professional practice leadership groups and Oncology quality committees for the province.
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Systemic Therapy Unit
Nova Scotia Health
Victoria General Hospital, Halifax
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Charge Nurse: Responsible for the planning and coordination of the unit activities to maintain operational flow. This included the area of staffing, quality assurance and clinical work flow.
Registered Nurse, Oncology Systemic Therapy Clinic
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN, Gynecology Oncology, Radiation Oncology
Nova Scotia Health
Halifax, NS
05.2010 - 08.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Charge Nurse: Responsible for the coordination of the unit activities to maintain operational flow. Coordinated care plan of patients needs including complex discharges.
Education
Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course
De Souza Institute
2023
Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites: Breast
De Souza Institute
2023
Foundations of Cancer Disease Site: Lung
De Souza Institute
2023
Foundation of Cancer Disease Site: Ovarian
De Souza Institute
2023
Resuscitation Quality Improvement
American Heart Association
2023
Practice Educations And Beyond Series
Interprofessional Practice And Learning
Nova Scotia Health2022
Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology
De Souza Institute
2017
Certified in Oncology Nursing (CON)
Canadian Nurses Association
2017
Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification Course -
De Souza Institute
2016
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Constructive Feedback
- Special Projects
- Advising Nurses
- Safety Protocols
- Facilitation of Education
- Leadership
Education
Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BScN 2010
Timeline
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
Nova Scotia Health
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Systemic Therapy Unit
Nova Scotia Health
03.2016 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Oncology Systemic Therapy Clinic
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
09.2014 - 10.2015
RN, Gynecology Oncology, Radiation Oncology
Nova Scotia Health
05.2010 - 08.2014
Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course
De Souza Institute
Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites: Breast
De Souza Institute
Foundations of Cancer Disease Site: Lung
De Souza Institute
Foundation of Cancer Disease Site: Ovarian
De Souza Institute
Resuscitation Quality Improvement
American Heart Association
Practice Educations And Beyond Series
Interprofessional Practice And Learning
Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology
De Souza Institute
Certified in Oncology Nursing (CON)
Canadian Nurses Association
Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification Course -
De Souza Institute