Patricia Bartholomew
Pickering,Canada
Summary
A challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunity for professional growth based on performance. A conscientious individual who thrives in a fast paced environment.
A highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Culturally sensitive and deeply committed to patients well being and health care needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carecor Agency
05.2017 - Current
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North York General Hospital
Toronto
12.2006 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Scarborough General Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North York General Hospital
11.1997 - 12.2006
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Critical Care Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04-2007
College Diploma - Nursing Studies
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON01-1996
Skills
- Explaining procedures and treatments to patients and families to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension
- Patient monitoring, assessment, documentation and reporting skills
- Excellent Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development
- Care and monitoring of an intubated and ventilated patient
- Hemodynamic monitoring and titration of vasoactive and inotropic drugs, sedation and paralytic medications
- Assist and maintenance of CVP lines, arterial lines, Femoral lines, chest tubes, pacemakers and cooling measures
- Reliable, responsible, honest, dependable, adaptable and flexible
- Current ACLS, BCLS
- Precepting / orienting new staff and students
- Charge nurse duties
Certification
- Member of College of Nurses of Ontario since 1997
- Member of ONA, RNAO, CCRT CNCC(c)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carecor Agency
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Scarborough General Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North York General Hospital
12.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North York General Hospital
11.1997 - 12.2006
Critical Care Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
College Diploma - Nursing Studies
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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