PATRICIA WRIGHT
St. Albert,Canada
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for leadership in fostering a quality-focused and efficiency-driven healthcare environment while actively mentoring and training colleagues in corporate settings. Proficient in Connect Care and adept at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, contributing to team success with a positive attitude. High-energy Trainer familiar with establishing clear training plans and putting together useful support materials to promote advancements in student learning. Well-versed in operating under tight schedules and with little supervision. Contributes many years of experience in training, teaching, and mentoring professionals in corporate environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialed Trainer -Connect Care
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
07.2022 - Current
- Credentialled in ASAP, ClinDoc, AMH, Stork and Continuing care tracks, teaching assigned classes both in person and virtual
- At the Elbow support and instruction during launches throughout the province
- Oscar (physician trained) for Emergency and Stork
- Patient Movement Advanced Superuser.
- Documented issues encountered during delivery of instruction and worked closely with IT personnel for resolution.
- Provided feedback to participants regarding their performance during training sessions.
- Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Facilitated Connect Care learning at Royal Alexandra for Nurses, Managers and Support Staff in preparation for Launch 4
- Proctored SEUPA’s
- Trained as a Patient Movement Advanced Superuser
Registered Nurse/ Educator - Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Units
Alberta Health Services
St. Albert, AB
10.2008 - 03.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Instructed new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and met treatment goals
- Participated/developed nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery as well as care for the postpartum unit
- Cared for patients in 16 bed unit or an 18-bed postpartum unit supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Frequent Charge nurse duties
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Critical Care
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
12.2003 - 09.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom recurrence
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services
St. Albert, AB
07.1997 - 09.2003
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout the hospital
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and met treatment goals
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB12.2024
Certificate in Adult Teaching and Learning -
11.2024
Critical Care Certification - Nursing
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB11.2003
Diploma - Nursing
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB04.1996
Skills
- Self-Directed Professional
- Strong Written and Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative Communication
- Adaptable Problem Solver
- Responsive to New Challenges
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Multitasking abilities
- Accountable Professional
- Computer proficiency
- Strong Decision-Making
- Leadership Skills
- Adult learning principles
- Coaching and mentoring
- Virtual training
- E-learning development
- Workshop facilitation
Accomplishments
- Developed an orientation package during Covid to meet distancing restrictions.
- Supervised team of staff members as permanent charge nurse.
- Member of the MoreOb quality care core team.
- Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate from UBC.
- Instructor for Neonatal resuscitation (NRP).
- Credentialed Trainer for Connect Care.
- Facilitator/ superuser at Lois Hole for Women to assist nurses, and support staff to complete training and SUEPAs for Connect Care Wave 4.
- Super User for Connect Care for all launches 1-9.
- Advanced Superuser for Patient Movement for Connect Care.
Timeline
Credentialed Trainer -Connect Care
Alberta Health Services
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/ Educator - Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Units
Alberta Health Services
10.2008 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Critical Care
Alberta Health Services
12.2003 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services
07.1997 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Athabasca University
Certificate in Adult Teaching and Learning -
Critical Care Certification - Nursing
Mount Royal University
Diploma - Nursing
Red Deer College
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