Paolo Alcantara

St. Michael's Hospital – Interprofessional Resource Team

• Facilitates and organizes new hire orientation for IRT RNs, RPNs, and Clinical Assistants
• Designs and develops learning activities that foster improvement in clinical nursing knowledge and skills
• Collaborates and partners with various leaders and educators to create new learning opportunities for IRT staff
• Promotes and inspires professional development and career advancement of IRT staff members
• Advocates for safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered nursing practice
• Champions a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue between educators, clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of patient care.
• Evaluates clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
• Collaborates with management to assess learning needs and develop customized training plans for various departments.
• Serves as a clinical mentor, offering guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
• Participates in interdisciplinary committees, collaborating with peers to address challenges related to patient care and safety initiatives.
• Conducts regular audits of employee performance metrics, using data-driven insights to inform future educational interventions.
• Boosts employee retention through engaging professional development opportunities focused on skill enhancement and career growth.

Toronto General Hospital – PACU/POCU

• Delivered proficient nursing care to various post-operative/procedure patients at TGH (90% high risk surgery; 10% same day surgical procedures, ECT, Cardioversion/Defibrillator testing, Interventional Radiology, trans esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) or gastroscopies)
• Trained in the Pre-Operative Care Unit (POCU)
• Trained and experienced with the EPIC charting system
• Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
• Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.

St. Michael's Hospital – PACU, Lithotripsy & Regional Room

• Delivered proficient nursing care to various post-operative/procedure patients at SMH (Day Surgery, Medical-Surgical and Critical Care Inpatients, Lithotripsy, Cystoscopy, Interventional Radiology, ECT and IV Ketamine Therapy, etc.)
• Proficient in all areas of the department: Main/Ambulatory PACU, Lithotripsy, and Regional Room
• Competent in caring for patients receiving and assisting physicians with the delivery of Regional Anesthesia (Spinal, Epidural, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, etc.)
• Designated as one of the Team Leaders on the unit; most recently recognized for developing an innovative schedule that helps both unit operational needs and staff retention
• Promoted teamwork among nursing staff by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and assisting colleagues when needed.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for process enhancements and implementing best practices accordingly.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

• Obtained patient medical history and performing health assessment prior to endoscopy procedure
• Initiated intravenous access on patients that will be receiving conscious sedation
• Assessed and monitored the overall patient status (1:1 ratio) while on conscious sedation
• Administered conscious sedation agents under direct supervision of the responsible physician
• Ensured patient safety and comfort before, during, and after endoscopy procedures
• Collaborated with the interprofessional team (endoscopists, anesthesiologists, RNs & RPNs, nursing aids, clerical etc.)
• Trained and orientated newly hired staff nurses
• Responded to and provided nursing interventions during critical events involving patients
• Assessed and monitored patients recovering from conscious sedation
• Delivered patient education and explaining teaching materials post procedure
• Streamlined workflow by effectively managing supplies inventory and maintaining organized storage areas.

St. Michael's Hospital – Interprofessional Resource Team (formerly Nursing Resource Team)

• Delivered proficient nursing care to various Medical-Surgical Inpatient Units of the hospital including GIM, Geriatrics, Stroke-Neurology, Hematology-Oncology, Nephrology-Urology and Renal Transplant, Gynecology, ENT, Respirology, Palliative Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma and Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Plastics, Psychiatry, Emergency, Surgical Day Care and Post Anesthesia Care (PACU), and Critical Care (MSICU, CICU, CVICU, TNICU & COVID-19 ICU), COVID-19 Critical Care Support Redeployment, COVID-19 Assessment Centre, & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
• Served as a resource for other nurses on the IRT Department, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.

Birchmount Hospital – 3D Medicine Unit

• Delivered nursing care to Inpatient Cardiology and General Medicine patients
• Collaborated and partnered with senior RNs and RPNs in situations beyond their scope of practice and complexity of care required by patients
• Provided support and guidance to student nurses through job shadowing and mentoring

• Collected succinct, comprehensive, accurate and confidential medical underwriting information from an applicant anywhere in Canada for various types of Life, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance via telephone interview both in English and Filipino
• Provided excellent customer service to insurance applicants and agents/advisors
• Utilized various software and online applications to document medical underwriting information
• Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Supported team members in understanding complex medical conditions, fostering a collaborative work environment.