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NICOLE COATSWORTH

Belle River,Canada

Summary

Experienced nurse with over two decades in the healthcare industry, transitioning from hands-on floor nursing to a leadership role as a clinical supervisor for Personal Support Workers. Passionate about providing high-quality patient care and mentoring staff to deliver compassionate and efficient services. Proven track record of implementing best practices and improving operational efficiency within healthcare settings. Strong communicator with a dedication to fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth among team members and students.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Mimak Care Corporation
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintain flexible schedule availability
  • Establish a rapport with the client by satisfying their physical, psychological, and social needs
  • Assess and interpret the client's physical and psychological condition within the framework of Nursing practice (CNO) and established policy
  • Provide medical/nursing care to patients in accordance with the Legislated Standards of Nursing Practice
  • Collaborate with the medical team to develop and implement customized personal care plans
  • Document full-cycle resident care in a timely manner and adhere to patient confidentiality
  • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of medical equipment
  • Foster a positive, clean working environment that is conducive to team members, residents, and family members

Clinical Instructor/ Personal Support Worker Program

triOS College Business Technology Healthcare Inc.
02.2020 - Current
  • Teaching assigned courses in accordance to program curriculum
  • Grading clinical tests and assignments
  • Utilize a variety of instruction strategies, techniques and delivery methods to meet individual learning styles of each student in a safe and encouraging learning environment
  • Hands on demonstration of the roll of a PSW in long term care, retirement and home care
  • Educate the health and safety standards and requirements of long-term care

Registered Practical Nurse

Switch Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Guided patients online to perform at home COVID-19 tests
  • Monitored and reported any changes or concerns during testing
  • Worked well independently from remote workspace and adapted to changing work environments
  • Reported or involved team lead and management when required
  • Proactively assessed and resolved complications and problems effectively

Registered Practical Nurse

Bayshore Healthcare
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching within my scope of practice
  • Provided care according to established care plan
  • Performed routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice
  • Participated in ongoing training to further develop existing skillset
  • Implemented infection prevention practices

Registered Practical Nurse

HERON TERRACE
06.2003 - 02.2019
  • Supervised and assisted personal support workers with patient care
  • Assisted physicians by providing critical documented patient medical information
  • Efficiently maintained and recorded health assessments electronically
  • Met and/or exceeded standards under the LTC Act, College of Nurses and in-house policies and procedures
  • Administered scheduled and PRN medications
  • Provided direct care, including vitals, wound care, catheterizations, O2 administration, tube feedings/ care, glucose monitoring, and specimen collection
  • Organized computerized charting using MDS software
  • Provided quality monitoring, evaluating, and recording for up to 80 patients per shift
  • Communicated professionally with staff, patients, and their family to maintain a cohesive plan of care
  • Administered patient care based on scope of practice and upheld integrity of practice standards

Education

Registered Practical Nurse -

St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
06.2003

Personal Support Worker -

St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
08.2001

High School Diploma -

Belle River District High School
Belle River, ON
06.1999

Skills

  • Extremely motivated
  • Proficient supervisory skills
  • Excellent organizing and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skill
  • Excellent individual and teamwork skills
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Medication Documentation and Administration
  • Effective time management skills
  • Excellent assessment and problem solving
  • Compassionate
  • Calm
  • Caring
  • Flexible teaching style
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical supervision
  • Feedback delivery
  • Patient safety
  • Supervising students
  • Student evaluation abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • RPNAO Member
  • CPR
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach
  • Restorative Care Education Training
  • MDS Medication and Treatment documentation
  • Current with CNO Standards
  • Valid G Driver's License

Languages

English
Full Professional

Additional Information

CPR certification -Sept 2024

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Mimak Care Corporation
05.2023 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Switch Health
03.2021 - 05.2022

Clinical Instructor/ Personal Support Worker Program

triOS College Business Technology Healthcare Inc.
02.2020 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Bayshore Healthcare
03.2019 - 12.2020

Registered Practical Nurse

HERON TERRACE
06.2003 - 02.2019

Registered Practical Nurse -

St. Clair College

Personal Support Worker -

St. Clair College

High School Diploma -

Belle River District High School

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