Regan Rawson RN MN
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Educator with extensive experience at Niagara Health, specializing in electronic health management and curriculum development. Proven track record in enhancing clinical skills through simulation-based learning and effective communication. Committed to fostering professional growth and improving patient outcomes through innovative educational programs and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Educator
Niagara Health
St. Catharines, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Advancing educational support for Cardiology and Medical Imaging needs
- Pivotal in development and implementation of electronic health management system.
- Developed educational programs for nursing staff at Niagara Health.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance clinical skills and knowledge among nurses.
- Implemented simulation-based learning to enhance practical nursing skills.
- Advocated for continuing education opportunities to support professional growth of staff.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Developed and delivered educational programs for nursing staff on current clinical practices.
Registered Nurse, Heart Investigation Unit
Niagara Health
St. Catharines, Canada
02.2014 - 09.2021
- Responsible for patient preparation and recovery, as well as assisting the interventional cardiologist with angiograms and angioplasty in circulating and scrubbed roles.
- Facilitates permanent pacemaker implantations as Resource Nurse
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members.
- Facilitated support in operating room for cardiologists during permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation in scrubbed and circulating roles.
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health
St. Catharines, Canada
01.2005 - 02.2014
- Executed front line, patient-facing roles across Emergency, Intensive Care, Endoscopy, Post Anesthetic Recovery Room, and Urgent Care Center.
Delivered high-quality patient care in multiple departments while ensuring safety protocols compliance. - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes.
Assisted in patient assessments, delivering immediate care interventions when necessary. - Educated patients and families on effective health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices to enhance patient care.
- Assessed clinical situations quickly and accurately using critical thinking skills.
Clinical Instructor for RPN to RN Blended Learning program
Nipissing University
, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised nursing students in clinical settings during practical sessions.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and demonstrations.
- Mentored students navigating clinical experiences for enhanced learning.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during rotations.
Education
Masters of Nursing - Nursing
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB08-2024
Post-graduate certificate - in Advanced Cardiac Nursing
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB01.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB01.2015
Postgraduate Critical Care Nursing Certificate -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.2007
Honours Bachelor of Arts - in Community Health Sciences
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON01.2001
Nursing Diploma with Honours -
Niagara College of Applied Arts And Technology
St. Catharines, ON01.1998
Skills
- Electronic health management
- Simulation-based learning
- Curriculum development
- Patient education strategies
- Clinical skills training
- Nursing process improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Presentation skills
- Learning styles
- Simulation training
Publications
- Brull R, McCartney CJ, Chan VW, Chung F, Rawson R, Are patients comfortable consenting to clinical anesthesia research trials on the day of surgery?, Anesth Analg, 04/01/04, 98, 4, 1106-10
- Chan VW, Perlas A, Rawson R, Odukoya O, Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block, Anesth Analg, 11/01/03, 97, 5, 1514-7
- Oldman M, McCartney CJ, Leung A, Rawson R, Perlas A, Gadsden J, Chan VW, A survey of orthopedic surgeons’ attitudes and knowledge regarding regional anesthesia, Anesth Analg, 05/01/04, 98, 5, 1486-90
- McCartney CJ, Brill S, Rawson R, Sanandaji K, Iagounova A, Chan VW, No anesthetic or analgesic benefit of neostigmine 1mg added to intravenous regional anesthesia with lidocaine 0.5% for hand surgery, Reg Anesth Pain Med, 09/01/03, 28, 5, 414-7
- McCartney CJ, Brull R, Chan VW, Katz J, Abbas S, Graham B, Nova H, Rawson R, Anastakis DJ, von Schroeder H, Early but no long-term benefit of regional anesthesia compared with general anesthesia for ambulatory hand surgery, Anesthesiology, 08/01/04, 101, 2, 461-7
Certifications Skills Conferences
- Completed Simulation Canada's Keystone Simulation Educator Certificate 2024
- Completed CITI Online Research Modules 2019, 2021
- ACLS and BCLS recertified in 2024, PALS
- Attended Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses Annual Spring Conference in 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
- Attended Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in 2016 and 2018
- Attended Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) training program in 2012
- Attended the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault Centers Clinical Education Forum in 2013 and 2015
- Attended the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault Centers Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) training program in 2014
Activities
- Completed an Advanced Clinical Practice Fellowship, sponsored by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
- Achieved CNA certification in Cardiovascular Nursing in 2019
- Member of Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses (CCCN) and Canadian Heart Rhythm Society (CHRS)
Timeline
Nurse Educator
Niagara Health
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Heart Investigation Unit
Niagara Health
02.2014 - 09.2021
Clinical Instructor for RPN to RN Blended Learning program
Nipissing University
01.2013 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health
01.2005 - 02.2014
Masters of Nursing - Nursing
Athabasca University
Post-graduate certificate - in Advanced Cardiac Nursing
MacEwan University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Athabasca University
Postgraduate Critical Care Nursing Certificate -
Mohawk College
Honours Bachelor of Arts - in Community Health Sciences
Brock University
Nursing Diploma with Honours -
Niagara College of Applied Arts And Technology
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