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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
09.1999 - 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
06.1992 - 06.1999


  • 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, ON
04.1992

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
09.1999 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1999

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

Patty Norris