Rhea Fernandez
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working independently and quickly mastering new skills. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Skilled at using both analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Known for empathetic patient care, effective communication with parents and other healthcare professionals, and swift response during emergencies. Impact made through improving patient care standards while maintaining safety protocols in high-stress environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
02.2012 - Current
- Proficient in written and computerized documentation skills. Reflecting accurate and timely information to maintain strict record-keeping standards
- Diligent in time management between patient assessment, direct patient care, coordination of care with primary care team and support and education of family members
- Proficient in intensive care nursing skills including but not limited to oral, IV and intra-muscular medications, care and teaching for ostomy's, care and management of intubated and non-invasive ventilated patients, assist in medical procedures such as arterial line insertion and management, chest tube insertion and management, PICC line insertion, dressing changes, urinary catheter insertion and management
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on post-discharge management of neonate, prevention and wellness.
- Facilitated communications and advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Maintained personal and team compliance with unit specific goals and metrics and patient care best practices related to NICU patient population. As an example served as PPE champion during height of COVID
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Expert in utilizing unit resources, accessing most up to date policy and procedure protocols, to adhere to the highest quality of care standard and research-based best practice guidelines
- Facilitated a supportive environment for patients and families during difficult times through a family-centered care lens
- Championed the implementation of The Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) Program into the NICU and served as unit champion to assist staff in understanding and participating in CIP Board meetings in order to improve unit compliance metrics and hospital metrics
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by utilizing new processes and standards for in-patient care based on unit and hospital metrics and goals
- Engaged in high-responsibility positions including serving as a Clinical Navigator, participating in the Nursing Practice committee
- Provided leadership role in professional development activities such as mentoring students and new hires.
- Served in the RN Council as nurse representative of the neonatal intensive care unit
Intern
Dundee Corporation
Toronto, Ontario
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Contributed to company's Business Continuity Plan (BCP) development
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to BCP activities.
- Compiled vendor information and critical supply chain.
- Participated in project meetings, maintaining detailed minute notes.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York University
Toronto, ON08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
York University
Toronto, ON08-2009
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication and Healthcare Coordination Expertise
- Leadership in Nursing Staff
- Clinical Mentorship
- Infant CPR Certified
- Family Advocacy and Discharge Education
- Comprehensive Critical Care Knowledge and Proficiencies
- Patient Assessment and Advocacy
- Infection Control Protocols
Affiliations
- Graduated Secondary School with Honours, accepted to Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with partial scholarship
- Competed in OFSAA Volleyball AAA Championship 2004
- Currently hold a purple advanced belt in karate and white belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu
Certification
- Neonatal Resusitation Program Certified 2024
- Basic Life Saving Certified 2024
- Introductory Preceptor Workshop 2020
- Advanced Preceptor Workshop - Clinical Coaching 2021
Boards and Committees
- Served as Secretary on the school board of Thornhill Nursery and Kindergarten School (TNSK) (2018-2022)
- RN Council member (2014-2015)
- Nursing Practice Commitee Member (2014-2016)
- Clinical Navigator Role (2022-present)
- Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) Board Commitee (2014-2017)
Volunteer Work
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Rumsey Centre Cardiac Rehabilitation; participated in the development and implementation of exercise programs for stroke survivors; attended and assisted in community based diabetes education programs
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Lyndhurst Centre; provided unit assistant to patients during meal time, physiotherapy sessions, recreation and assisted in basic activities of daily living.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Hospital for Sick Children
02.2012 - Current
Intern
Dundee Corporation
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Neonatal Resusitation Program Certified 2024
- Basic Life Saving Certified 2024
- Introductory Preceptor Workshop 2020
- Advanced Preceptor Workshop - Clinical Coaching 2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
York University
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