Poonam, RN ICU AND LTC
Burlington,ON
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience in Intensive Care and Long-Term Care settings. Strong leadership skills and clinical oversight. Proficient in critical care protocols and hemodynamic monitoring, leading to improved patient outcomes and operational effectiveness. Committed to integrating data-driven healthcare enhancements and providing compassionate patient care to advance nursing practices in the future.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care (LTC)
Age-care Brant
07.2022 - Current
- Lead care delivery aligning with MOLTC and nursing standards.
- Guide staff on resident issues and operations effectively.
- Supervise and support front line staff to ensure quality care.
- Communicate with residents, families, and team for optimal care.
- Enhance resident experience with personalized service.
Communicate effectively with residents, staff, families, physicians and team members. - Provide excellent customer service at all times.
- Provide individualized service and create a "homelike" atmosphere.
- Participate in skin and wound care programs according to MOHLTC and Services for Seniors policies, procedures and best practices.
- Complete an individualized plan of care for each resident.
- Assess resident's health status on an ongoing basis and institutes appropriate care measures.
- Administer medication as necessary, as well as medications not approved for the RPN.
- Responsible for the security of drugs and narcotics according to applicable policies and legislation.
- Participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities.
- Perform administrative duties such, as scheduling and also acts as the Charge Nurse in absence of management staff.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
- Act as a resident advocate; communicates information about client /resident needs to internal and external agencies, staff, volunteers, families and students.
- Recommend changes to nursing practice, care policies and procedures, as the need arises.
- Assist with completion of PSW and RPN performance appraisals by providing input to MORC.
- Contribute to physician rounds and facilitates Resident Care Conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Joseph Brant Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Deliver critical care, manage ventilators, monitor hemodynamics, administer medications.
- Respond to emergencies, apply critical thinking, solve complex problems.
- Collaborate with teams, develop care plans, enhance patient outcomes.
- Educate families, support emotionally, clarify treatment and recovery.
- Administered advanced patient care protocols, leading to noticeable improvements in recovery times and overall patient satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, utilizing data to adjust care plans, resulting in marked gains in patient stability.
- Provided compassionate support to families, fostering trust and understanding about complex medical procedures and recovery expectations.
- Implemented new documentation practices to streamline patient records management, improving efficiency in care delivery.
- Delivered critical care in ICU, enhancing patient recovery through meticulous monitoring and timely interventions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, significantly improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Clinical Supervisor
Mohawk College
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Guided nursing students in clinical settings, enhancing decision-making and patient care skills.
- Assessed student performance, providing feedback to boost competence and confidence.
- Aligned clinical training with academic goals through collaboration with faculty and healthcare partners.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for nursing students, enhancing their confidence and engagement in clinical settings.
- Supervised clinical placements, ensuring compliance with safety standards and achieving high student satisfaction ratings.
- Partnered with faculty and healthcare organizations to create cohesive clinical objectives, improving alignment with academic curricula.
- Assessed student performance through systematic evaluations, driving targeted feedback that propelled skill enhancement and readiness for practice.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in training, significantly enhancing students' clinical decision-making capabilities and patient care outcomes.
Skills
- Skills
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Team Leadership
- Clinical Supervision
- Mentoring
- Patient Education
- Ventilator Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- EMR
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
- Care coordination
- Clinical Research
- Stress Management
- Documentation Skills
- Health Promotion
- Interpersonal, Communication and Analytic skills
- PCC, POC,TAR AND EMAR
- Time and multi task managements
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Ontario
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Gerontology
- Critical Care Nursing Certification
- GPA
- DCA
Professional Development
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 3 years of hands-on experience in both Long-Term Care (LTC) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings, I have developed a strong clinical foundation and a deep understanding of complex patient needs across the continuum of care. My professional journey has been marked by a commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
In the LTC setting, I have refined my skills in holistic, person-centered care, chronic disease management, medication administration, and effective communication with residents, families, and healthcare teams. I've played a vital role in fall prevention initiatives, wound care programs, and end-of-life care, consistently advocating for residents' dignity and quality of life.
In the ICU, I have gained advanced critical care experience, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, rapid response interventions, and managing acute and unstable patients. Working in high-pressure environments has strengthened my clinical judgment, time management, and ability to respond swiftly to changing patient conditions.
To support my clinical practice, I have actively pursued continuous professional development through certifications (such as BLS, ACLS, and Gentle Persuasive Approaches), clinical workshops, and evidence-informed learning modules. I remain committed to lifelong learning and delivering nursing care that aligns with best practices, regulatory standards, and the values of compassionate, ethical practice.
For the past year, I have also served as a clinical supervisor for PSW and RPN students at Mohawk College, mentoring future healthcare professionals and promoting best nursing practices. Committed to lifelong learning, professional leadership, and delivering compassionate patient-centered care.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Mohawk College
12.2023 - 01.2024
Charge Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care (LTC)
Age-care Brant
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Joseph Brant Hospital
03.2022 - Current
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