Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Visiting Nurse
VON
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
02.2012 - Current
Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in clients conditions
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Record clients medical information and vital signs
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess clients condition
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate client care plans
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety issues
Has the ability to work both independently and as a team player
Made effective care decisions based on individual client requirements, nursing process, and agency requirements
Builds relationships with clients, families, and colleagues
Enhance outcomes by educating individuals under care, personal caregivers, and family members about conditions and treatments
Improve clients comfort with personalized support for unique needs
Advocates for clients' needs and reports changing conditions to appropriate medical team members as needed
Registered Nurse
Hanover Care Centre
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
08.2002 - 06.2005
Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in clients conditions to DOC or MRP
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Monitor and record client information and vital signs
Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess clients conditions
Modify clients treatment plans as indicated by clients responses and conditions
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate clients care plans
Direct or supervise less skilled nursing or healthcare providers
Monitor all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
Prepare clients for and assist with examinations or treatments
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities including assessment of individuals home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety issues
Worked well independently, and as a team member
RPN
Hanover and District Hospital
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
12.1992 - 06.2002
Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patients conditions
Record patients medical information and vital signs
Modify patients treatment plan in collaboration with RN, as indicated by patients responses and conditions
Assist patients with all ADL including but not limited to feeding, toileting, bathing and dressing
Accompany patients to various therapies and procedures within the hospital setting
Able to work independently and as a team member
Report and document any relevant changes in patients health condition to RN and/or charge nurse
Education
Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education - Palliative Care
St Joseph’s Health Care
London, ON
07.2024
Fundamentals Of Palliative Care - Palliative Care
St Joseph’s Health Care
London, ON
02.2024
Registered Nurse -
Georgian College
Owen Sound, Ontario
05.2002
Registered Practical Nurse -
Humber College
Mississauga, Ontario
05.1992
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize client care and ensure the highest quality treatment
Advocate for clients and their families to ensure care aligns with their needs and wishes, prioritizing the clients best interests while delivering the most appropriate, client centred care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Locations
Owen Sound, Ontario
Hanover, Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Visiting Nurse
VON
02.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hanover Care Centre
08.2002 - 06.2005
RPN
Hanover and District Hospital
12.1992 - 06.2002
Registered Nurse -
Georgian College
Registered Practical Nurse -
Humber College
Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education - Palliative Care
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