Paige Machuk
Fairview,AB
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns. Highly proficient in developing strong educational programs, robust curricula and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practical Nurse Instructor
Northwestern Polytechnic
08.2023 - Current
- Experience with instructing Fairview's first-year new program for Practical Nursing
- Can provide proof of positive student evaluations
- Uses variety of teaching methods suitable to an array of learning needs
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Works collaboratively with other instructors, and higher levels of management within the Practical Nurse and Health Care Aid program
- Active within various committees such as the lab committee and student association committee. Demonstrates active participation within committees such as assisting with creating student lab kits.
- Participates in department meetings and shares teaching resources with other instructors
- Mentors new staff members
- Promotes a culture of lifelong learning among students by emphasizing the importance of continuing education opportunities within the healthcare field.
- Enhanced practical nursing skills among students by conducting hands-on training sessions and demonstrations.
- Provided constructive feedback during one-on-one meetings with students, empowering them to take ownership of their learning and progress toward their career goals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state licensing requirements for Practical Nurses, ensuring all curriculum components met necessary criteria.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to enhance personal expertise in practical nursing education and remain abreast of evolving industry standards. For example, attended Instructional Skills Workshop and evaluation strategies info-session.
- Advocated for needs of Practical Nursing students at faculty meetings and departmental discussions, contributing to an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for practical nursing courses, resulting in improved student comprehension and success.
- Organized guest lectures from industry professionals to enrich students'' understanding of current healthcare practices and trends.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching practices, improving overall student outcomes within Practical Nursing program.
- Facilitated open communication with students regarding course expectations, goals, objectives, grading, and evaluation processes to ensure transparency and mutual understanding.
- Demonstrates community involvement by initiating and volunteering to showcase our department to highschool students and hosting a hands on skills demonstration to gain outside interest and initiate recruitment strategies
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services, AHS
02.2019 - Current
- Worked at Fairview Health Complex
- From Feb 2019-August 2023 worked ina 0.7 FTE position
- From August 2023 to current day works casually
- Experience caring for acutely ill patients
- Triage patients as they enter the emergency department and expedite treatment for those requiring emergent care
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by working as head nurse in a rural Emergency Department and prioritize patient needs
- Monitor ER patients, including alerting physicians in changes in patient status and communicating with patients and family members
- Providing health education to patients
- Experience working in an outpatient setting
- Recent experience in 2023 as a preceptor mentoring a 4th year Registered Nurse Student in her last practicum.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Unit
Alberta Health Services, AHS
09.2017 - Current
- Worked at Fairview Health Complex
- Worked a 0.5 FTE position from Sept 2017-Feb 2019 while picking up additional shifts over fulltime
- From Feb 2019 to current day works casually
- Experience as charge nurse caring for complex care needs of patients and their families
- Working with an interdisciplinary team on a 25-patient bed unit
- Duties include medication management, patient teaching, nursing assessment, evaluation, and management of acute care patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Unit – Casual
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Worked at Peace River's Community Health Centre
- Experience working with a diverse group of patients, including critically ill, post stroke, post-operative, palliative, and post-partum patients
- Experience assisting during labour and delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Undergraduate Nurse – Med/Surg – Casual
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked at Fairview Health Complex during summer and winter breaks throughout University.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide seamless, coordinated care for patients across multiple disciplines.
- Promoted patient safety by consistently adhering to established policies and procedures within the clinical setting.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients, taking into account specific needs and goals.
- Contributed to a positive healing environment for patients through the provision of compassionate, personalized nursing care.
- Improved patient care by actively participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and offering valuable input.
Health Care Aid
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Worked at Fairview's Long Term Care center at Fairview Health Complex in a casual position
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team to care for the needs and comforts of patients
- Providing routine nursing care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
Health Care Aid
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Employed with Home Care at Fairview's Harvest Lodge in a casual position
- Providing nursing care to residents to meet their hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2017
No Degree - Advanced Critical Care Nursing Certificate
Mount Royal University
Calgary02.2023
Skills
- Student Evaluation
- Emergency Care
- Clinical Instruction
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Skills Awards
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree – Honors with Distinction
- Advanced Studies in Critical Care Certificate (ACCN): Emergency
Certification
- Instructional Skills Workshop August of 2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) updated in 2022
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- PEARS Providers course
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) 2022
- Trauma Nursing Core Care (TNCC) 2022
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 2022
- Wound care course 2022
- Rural Emergency Online Course completed 01-2019
- Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Online Manual – completed 01-2020
- BLS CPR Certification
- Up to date Fit Test Certification
- Valedictorian of grad class of 2013, St Thomas More School
Languages
English
Full Professional
Courses/Accomplishments
- Instructional Skills Workshop August of 2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) updated in 2022
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- PEARS Providers course
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) 2022
- Trauma Nursing Core Care (TNCC) 2022
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 2022
- Wound care course 2022
- Rural Emergency Online Course completed 01-2019
- Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Online Manual – completed 01-2020
- BLS CPR Certification
- Up to date Fit Test Certification
- Valedictorian of grad class of 2013, St Thomas More School
References
- Tia Hudson, Chair, Practical Nurse and Health Care Aid, thudson@nwpolytech.ca, 780-296-3636
- Ann Geerinckx, Registered Nurse; previous colleague, previous clinical coordinator, previous United Nurses Association President, anngeer64@gmail.com, 780-835-9317
Timeline
Practical Nurse Instructor
Northwestern Polytechnic
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services, AHS
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Unit
Alberta Health Services, AHS
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Unit – Casual
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2017 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Nurse – Med/Surg – Casual
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2015 - 01.2017
Health Care Aid
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2015 - 08.2015
Health Care Aid
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
No Degree - Advanced Critical Care Nursing Certificate
Mount Royal University
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