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PAIGE PORTER

Kitchener

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking an RN position in the Level 2 NICU. Proficient in anatomy, physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Able to respond to emergencies with grace and maintain a calm mentality. Proven track record of delivering superior care to multiple patients while managing a high-volume task load. Skilled in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in all aspects of patient care, including assessments, medication administration, and health education. Previous experience as a Charge Nurse which demonstrates strong leadership skills in coordinating patient assignments, managing patient flow on the unit, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Help patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other activities of daily living
  • Effectively performed skills such as catheterizations, wound care, ostomy care, nephrostomy care and drain care as directed by physician orders
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to appropriate health care providers when necessary
  • Head-to-toe evaluation of patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
  • Engaging in ongoing patient education
  • Building rapport with interprofessional team members
  • Handles change in patients' status promptly
  • Charge nurse role, including managing bed flow and assigning patients to floor nurses based on acuity and nursing experience

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
12.2021

College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Degrees

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
04.2018

Skills

  • Confidential Information Protection
  • Proficient Clinical Decision-Making
  • Surgical Patient Care
  • Effective Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient Medication Administration
  • Care coordination
  • Patient Care and Assistance
  • Healthcare Advocate
  • Committed to Continuous Learning
  • Advanced Wound Care
  • Medication and IV administration

Clinical History


  • Nursing Student, 01/21 to 04/21, Grand River Hospital Childbirth Unit, Kitchener, ON,

 Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery. Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction. Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs. Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMaster University

College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Degrees

Mohawk College
PAIGE PORTER