Paige Brown
License Practical Nurse
Baxters Corner,NB
Summary
Determined multi-floor nurse with experience caring for patients while collaborating with physicians to provide best patient focused care. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Horizon Health Network
06.2022 - Current
- Trained for ECMO, balloon pump, axillary and femoral cannulation, emergency re-open in SICU and operating room. Trained on CABG, AVR, MVR, ROSS, myxoma, combination cases, and more.
- On call staff member, taking part in emergency procedures.
- Preform circulating and scrub nurse duties.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Adhered to AORN guidelines.
Family Med/ Med Surg Nurse
Horizon Health Network
06.2022 - Current
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Trained for BLS, phlebotomy, medication passing, IV insertion, injections, wound care, NG tube, and more.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Long Term Care Nurse
Horizon Health Network
06.2022 - Current
- Trained and working in Cognitive Assessment Management Unit, Transition Care Unit, and Long Term Care Unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Preformed wound care assessment, and dressings.
- Monitored blood sugar, and administered insulin.
- Administered oral, IM, IV, subcutaneous, and topical medications.
Patient Room Aid.
Horizon Health Network
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Coordinated and monitored purchases, preparation and delivery of meals for patients and families.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Provided clean and safe environment for patients.
Education
Practical Nurse.
New Brunswick Community College.
St. Andrews 09.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Simonds High School
Saint John, NB 09.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
AORN Certified
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Horizon Health Network
06.2022 - Current
Family Med/ Med Surg Nurse
Horizon Health Network
06.2022 - Current
Long Term Care Nurse
Horizon Health Network
06.2022 - Current
Practical Nurse.
New Brunswick Community College.
09.2021 - 05.2022
Patient Room Aid.
Horizon Health Network
06.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Simonds High School
09.2014 - 06.2018
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