OPHELIA PERSAUD, BN, RN.
BRAMPTON,ONTARIO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over eighteen years of experience working in the healthcare setting, seeking a new and exciting part time or casual nursing or non-nursing opportunity that will allow to apply acquired skills to better provide quality healthcare to patients and excellent service to clients.
Wellness professional with solid managerial background in developing and implementing health programs, and leading healthcare teams. Adept at improving team collaboration and fostering positive work environments. Reliable and adaptable, consistently focused on achieving tangible results.
PROFILE: Professional ability to provide safe, ethical and culturally competent care. Strong managerial, organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively. Excellent interpersonal proficiency and sense of teamwork.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Wellness
Self Employed Services
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Director of Wellness
Amica Swan Lake Retirement Residence
05.2011 - 06.2020
- Effectively and proactively managed healthcare team consisting of thirty staff personnel consisting of registered practical nurses and personal support workers
- Maintained provision of high quality residential care for existing residents and respite guests
- Proactively instituted best practices to ensure nursing care procedures are compliant with CNO standards and RHRA regulations
- Infection control nurse lead for community with experience managing respiratory and enteric outbreaks
- Liaised with hospital discharge planners to accommodate seniors requiring convalescence care
- Instrumental in converting respite/convalescence guests into permanent residents and reaching goal of 100% occupancy
- Worked efficiently with management team to meet and exceed community specific goals and targets
- Ensure ongoing consistency of compliance with RHRA mandated guidelines within community
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Amica City Centre Retirement Residence
02.2011 - 05.2011
- Supervised and assisted nursing team in providing quality care to residents
- Responded appropriately and effectively to resident emergencies
- Collaborated with management team to reach and exceed community specific goals
Marketing Assistant
Amica Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Booked and conducted tours of community with prospects, family and community influencers
- Volunteered in organizing and assisting with charity fundraising events
Registered Nurse
Leisureworld Caregiving Centre
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Audited nursing procedures to ensure standards outlined by MOHLTC are being practiced accurately
- Processed MD orders and new admissions; provided direct nursing care for up to forty residents: administered medications, performed wound care treatments and resident specific nursing interventions
Concierge
Amica Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence
09.2004 - 09.2009
- Assistant to General Manager - Filing, data entry, and managed cash transactions
- Performed administrative duties, receiving incoming calls and providing information to prospective clients
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick/Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2010
Skills
- Individualized Care Plans
- Assisted Living
- Operational Efficiency
- Health and Wellness Education
- Emergency Situations
- Quality Patient Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Assessing Residents
Certification
CNO License
RNAO Member
CPR & First Aid Certified
Pallium Canada – LEAP Mini Certification
Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification: Parts One and Two
Licensed G Class Driver
Timeline
Interim Director of Wellness
Self Employed Services
07.2023 - 04.2024
Director of Wellness
Amica Swan Lake Retirement Residence
05.2011 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Amica City Centre Retirement Residence
02.2011 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse
Leisureworld Caregiving Centre
09.2010 - 02.2011
Marketing Assistant
Amica Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence
09.2009 - 05.2011
Concierge
Amica Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence
09.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick/Humber College
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