Nicole Istead
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse skilled in ventilator management, telemetry interpretation, medication administration, and rapid response to unstable patient changes. Strong critical thinking and team collaboration in high-acuity care.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored critical ICU patients using bedside telemetry and ventilator support.
- Administered prescribed medications, IV therapies, and blood products per hospital protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological status, and respiratory changes in unstable patients to ensure timely interventions.
- Managed central lines, arterial lines, and invasive monitoring devices to maintain accurate patient assessments.
- Completed bedside procedures including wound dressing changes, catheter insertions, IV starts, and tracheostomy care.
- Worked with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams on patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans and ensure comprehensive treatment.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Reported changes in patient condition promptly and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Observed patient behavior, vital signs, and intake and output to identify early signs of problems.
- Supported patients and families during stressful situations to facilitate recovery and enhance compliance.
- Built professional working relationships with health care team, patients, and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queen's University
Kingston08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Carleton University
Ottawa06-2019
Skills
- ICU patient monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Telemetry interpretation
- Medication administration
- IV management
- Central line care
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Critical care nursing
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Rapid decision making
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Breastfeeding education
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Limited
Certification
- Heart and Stroke BLS
- Heart and Stroke PALS
- Critical Care RN (BC College Nurses and Midwives)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
BC Children's Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
11.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queen's University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Carleton University