Pamela Brace
Buchans,NL
Summary
My passion has been always Long Term Care. After 43 years of dedicated service to the Nursing profession in many facets, positions and directions. With my experience and expertise , my goal would be to share my knowledge with upcoming Nursing Professionals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Health Nl
09.1982 - Current
- Prioritized interventions based on patient acuity and specific needs.
- Promptly handled safety and security incidents, implementing crisis prevention interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution by redirecting negative behaviors.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Developed patient treatment protocols following evaluation of medical directives.
- Collected data on dietary habits and physical activity levels for better patient care.
- Implemented prescribed treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive support to patients managing chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated treatment plans and potential side effects comprehensively to patients and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Enhanced processes for administering medication to ensure safety and precision.
- Implemented techniques leading to quicker recovery for complex wounds.
- Achieved a notable reduction in patient falls through data-driven strategies.
- Managed patient transitions between various care levels, maintaining service consistency.
- Presented relevant clinical data in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Provided guidance for optimal disease management.
- Assisted families in making informed medical decisions and managing end-of-life care.
- Advocated for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Maintained current knowledge by participating in ongoing professional learning.
- Enhanced patient recovery through implementation of evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Mentored nursing students to support their professional development.
- Coordinated with various teams to create detailed care strategies for multifaceted cases.
- Educated patients on proper hygiene practices to ensure infection prevention.
- Helped train and mentor new nursing staff.
- Provided holistic care addressing patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluated patient conditions to detect any alterations.
Director of Health Service
Central Health
07.2007 - 08.2017
- Initiated programs for heightened service delivery through skill enhancement.
- Ensured security of patient medical information through meticulous record maintenance.
- Ensured medical equipment met performance standards.
- Enhanced delivery of healthcare services with improved operational workflows.
Instructor
CONA
11.1998 - 03.1999
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
General Hospital School of Nursing
St. John's, NL09.1982
Skills
- Healthcare administration
Clinical oversight, teach,
- Ethics compliance
- Clinical oversight
- Public health promotion
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Conflict Resolution
- Time management abilities
- Budget Management
- Change Management
- Clinical operations
- Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Director of Health Service
Central Health
07.2007 - 08.2017
Instructor
CONA
11.1998 - 03.1999
Registered Nurse
Health Nl
09.1982 - Current
Nursing - Nursing
General Hospital School of Nursing
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