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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
Poonam, RN ICU AND LTC