Rachel Evans
Kensington,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in patient-centered care, specializing in discharge planning and medication administration. Proven track record of enhancing health outcomes through innovative care planning and effective patient education. Strong leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams, coupled with clinical expertise in monitoring medications and maintaining accurate patient records. Committed to fostering trust through transparent communication and delivering quality-driven care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
Summerset Manor
04.2023 - Current
- Cultivated strong therapeutic relationships with residents and families
- Ability to practice without limitations
- Exemplified professional conduct within every aspect of the role
- Effectively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
- Promoted resident-centered care consistently
- Actively engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident concerns and progress
- Incorporated best practice guidelines in care planning
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluating abilities in leading and delegating tasks within the team
- Effectively managed multiple tasks with prioritization
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans
- Maintained a safe environment for all residents by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessments of residents
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
REGISTERED NURSE
Prince County Hospital-Surgical Unit
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Exhibited honesty, integrity, resilience, and ethical decision making
- Serve as a mentor to students, new practitioners, and experienced nurses through sharing specialized nursing experiences
- Deliver direct patient care using evidence informed nursing practices
- Assessed and planned patient care with the health care team
- Coordinated discharge planning and connected patients to community resources
- Gathered information, encouraged open exchange of ideas and used quality evidence to influence actions
- Demonstrated professional leadership by ensuring competent, ethical, and safe practices
- Provided timely support to colleagues in critical situations
- Fostered trust through transparent communication
REGISTERED NURSE
Cumberland Regional Health Care-Surgical Unit Centre
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic and acute illnesses
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Laurentian University
12.2014
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN -
Oulton College
01.2008
SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kensington Intermediate High School
06.2006
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Quality Patient Care
- Collaborative Team Management
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Care Planning
- Health Education Facilitation
- Professional Development Guidance
References
- Beth Pizio, Nurse Manager, bpizio@ihis.org, 902-888-8310
- Lisa Kennedy, Nurse Manager, lmkennedy@ihis.org, 902-438-4500
Certification
- CPR/AED level HCP
- WHMIS
- Dementiability
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
Summerset Manor
04.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Prince County Hospital-Surgical Unit
09.2020 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Cumberland Regional Health Care-Surgical Unit Centre
01.2015 - 09.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Laurentian University
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN -
Oulton College
SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kensington Intermediate High School
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