Raylene Murphy
Antigonish,NS
Summary
- Strengthening clinical skills in collaboration with team members, patients, and families throughout the lifespan.
- Advocate for patients and families to improve and provide optimal quality patient care.
- Exceptional communication skills to diverse patient populations and cultures.
- Awareness of social determinants of health and formation of active care plans for individuals and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Nurse
NSHA
Antigonish, NS
05.2023 - Current
- Promoted continuity of care with thorough documentation of medical histories, vital signs, observations, interventions, and results.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
- Increased patient engagement in their own healthcare by offering resources, information, and guidance on self-care techniques.
Cliniical Nurse Lead
NSHA
Antigonish, NS
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Registered Nurse
NSHA
Sydney, Canada
06.2012 - 10.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS06.2005
Skills
- Health promotion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Infection control measures
- Vaccination schedules
Continuingeducation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Sydney, NS, 2019
- Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program, Sydney, NS, Peer Champion, 2018, Instructed two day class on safe patient handling and mobility to a group of colleagues of the interdisciplinary team
- Stroke Innovation Program, 2018
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Sydney, NS, 2017
- Organ and Tissue Donation Act, Sydney, NS, 2017
- Cardiology Day Education Seminar, Sydney, NS, 2017
Degree
BScN
Nursingexperience
- Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS, Registered Nurse, 06/01/12, PRESENT, Responsible in providing patient care of four to eight patients, Preceptor for nursing students and entry level RN's, Team leader/ charge nurse, Experience with filling in as clinical nurse lead, Work with a multidisciplinary team, Discharge planning for long term care patients
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, PEI, Nursing Student, 01/01/11, 01/01/12, Ambulatory Care Centre providing outpatient care delivery for multiple patients per day, Physician assistance in technical skills in various specialties
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse
NSHA
05.2023 - Current
Cliniical Nurse Lead
NSHA
10.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
NSHA
06.2012 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cape Breton University