Patty Norris
Innisfil,ON
Summary
Accomplished ICU Nurse with a proven track record at Southlake, enhancing patient outcomes through expert care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept in critical thinking with a Critical Care certificate and leadership acumen. Known for advancing clinical excellence and fostering an inclusive environment, significantly boosting staff morale and patient satisfaction. Patient-oriented Nurse with 32 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Southlake Regional Health Centre
1999.09 - Current
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills. Provide education with regards to medical condition and treatment plan to the patient and family
- Provide patient care: Assessments, treatments, mobilization, medications and documentation in a safe and timely manner. Follow best practice guidelines, standards of care and quality indicators
- Advocate always for patient's best outcome
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline
- Boosted staff morale by fostering an inclusive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication amongst colleagues. Always available to peers to answer questions and foster learning opportunities
RN Floor Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
1992.06 - 1999.06
- Provided effective patient care and education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better patient outcomes
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04.1992
Skills
Chair of Unit Council
RN representative-Clinical Services team for ICU
Member of Nursing council
Charge nurse/code team
Accusdoe/ meditech super user
Preceptor/Mentor
Compassionate/empathetic
Foster Teamwork
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
BLS certified
Critical care certificate 1993
Leadership course - Southlake
Member of Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
Member of Canadian Critical Care Society
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Southlake Regional Health Centre
1999.09 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
1992.06 - 1999.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
BLS certified
Critical care certificate 1993
Leadership course - Southlake
Member of Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
Member of Canadian Critical Care Society
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