Rebecca Bourke
Newcastle,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a Master of Nursing and over 11 years of diverse experience in home care, biologic infusion therapy and emergency department nursing. Proven expertise in delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing clinical outcomes through effective mentorship and leadership. Committed to continuous quality improvement and implementing best practices in nursing to optimize patient safety and satisfaction. A collaborative team player with a strong focus on professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator
Ontario Health atHome
02.2019 - Current
- Proficient in coordinating patient care across multiple service providers to ensure comprehensive and continuous care
- Highly skilled in performing detailed patient assessments to identify needs and develop personalized care plans
- Strong ability to manage patient cases, including organizing services and resources to meet patient needs effectively
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families and healthcare professionals to facilitate care and resolve issues
- Ability to identify and utilize community resources and services to support patient care and enhance outcomes
- Proficient in identifying and addressing challenges in patient care, including coordinating solutions and interventions
- Committed to advocating for patient needs and preferences to ensure quality and personalized care
- Experienced in working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated and effective patient care
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize patient needs effectively
- Capable of responding to urgent patient care situations and coordinating appropriate interventions
- Proficient in educating patients and families about care plans, health management and available services
Registered Nurse
Inviva (McKesson)
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Expertise in administering and managing various types of therapies, including intravenous medications and injections
- Proficient in performing comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriateness of receiving infusion or injection therapy
- Ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective patient interaction and team coordination
- Ability to educate patients and their families about infusion therapies, care instructions and potential side effects
- Demonstrated ability to act in a non-formal team lead capacity, guiding and supporting clinic staff in a nursing role
- Effectively coordinated team activities, facilitated communication, and offered mentorship
- Directed team scheduling and supply ordering to maintain smooth clinic operations and deliver high-quality patient care
- Showcased leadership skills through mentorship and training of new staff
- Served as a clinic representative through the accreditation process
Registered Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Skilled in patient assessment, care planning and treatment
- Experienced in managing complex and acute patient conditions
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations
- Capable of assessing patient needs and adapting care plans accordingly
- Skilled in reporting and documenting patient progress and outcomes
- Experience in participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safe practice
- Proficient in using healthcare technologies and electronic health records for patient management and documentation
- Competent in handling emergency situations and providing critical care in high stress environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding and mentoring junior staff and students
Registered Nurse
North York General Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Ability to work in all areas of the Emergency Department, including triage, resuscitation room, acute care and ambulatory care
- Expertise in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, determining appropriate interventions and working under high-stress situations
- Skilled in administering medications and monitoring patient responses
- Ability to analyze complex clinical situations and make informed decisions promptly
- Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated patient care
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members
- Skilled in managing time effectively to balance patient care with administrative responsibilities
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and work environments
- Experienced in training and mentoring nursing students and new Registered Nurses by providing guidance, support and professional development to enhance their clinical skills and integrate them effectively into the healthcare team
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while working on the nursing practice council through policy development, practice changes and department wide initiatives
Education
Master of Nursing - Focus in Leadership
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON01.2013
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Patient education and counseling
- Leadership
- Training and development
- Mentorship
- Organizational skills
- Clinical operations
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Support, 2017 (Renewing Oct/24)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2018
- Critical Care Nursing Graduate Certificate Program, 2016
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2016
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale Training, 2015
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 2013
- Canadian Registered Nurse Examination, 2013
- College of Nurses of Ontario #13544104
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Ontario Health atHome
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
09.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Inviva (McKesson)
01.2016 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
North York General Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Support, 2017 (Renewing Oct/24)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2018
- Critical Care Nursing Graduate Certificate Program, 2016
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2016
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale Training, 2015
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 2013
- Canadian Registered Nurse Examination, 2013
- College of Nurses of Ontario #13544104
Master of Nursing - Focus in Leadership
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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