Nicole Solomon
Hamilton
Summary
Detail-oriented with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Empathetic nursing professional adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SPEP-Nurse Learner
Hamilton Health Sciences Satellite Health Facility
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Pool Maintenance Technician
Boldt Pools
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained records of maintenance activities, repairs, chemicals used.
- Documented work performed for specific customers for accurate billing and follow-up support.
- Inspected pool equipment for proper functioning of pumps, filters and control equipment.
- Inspected pools regularly to ensure safety regulations were met and that the water was clean and safe for swimming.
- Vacuumed, brushed and cleaned pools to maintain proper functionality and pH.
Transportation Intake Coordinator
Canadian Cancer Society
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided information and resources to individuals, families, and groups seeking assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention techniques when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Adhered to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information about clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client intakes in electronic database system.
Registered Practical Nurse
Anson Place Care Centre
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Registered Practical Nurse
CBI Health
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Educated patients about their conditions and provided support to families of patients.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed when providing nursing care.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Registered Practical Nurse
ACT Hamilton
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Educated patients about healthy lifestyle choices that can help them manage their addiction symptoms.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Collected specimens such as urine and bloodwork for drug screens, Hepatitis and HIV.
Education
Associate of Science - RPN: CNO Evidence of Practice Reinstatement
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Practical Nurse
St Clair College
Chatham, ON06-2012
Associate of Science - Pre Health Science
St Clair College
Chatham, ON04-2010
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Documenting Vitals
- Medication and IV Administration
- Palliative and Pain Management
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
SPEP-Nurse Learner
Hamilton Health Sciences Satellite Health Facility
03.2024 - 04.2024
Pool Maintenance Technician
Boldt Pools
03.2020 - 10.2022
Transportation Intake Coordinator
Canadian Cancer Society
10.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Practical Nurse
Anson Place Care Centre
07.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Practical Nurse
CBI Health
04.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Practical Nurse
ACT Hamilton
05.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - RPN: CNO Evidence of Practice Reinstatement
George Brown College
Associate of Science - Registered Practical Nurse
St Clair College
Associate of Science - Pre Health Science
St Clair College
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