Robert Hettinger
Burlington,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with experience direct patient care in a variety of settings. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, exceptional service and health advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
RN, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Complex Continuing Care
01.2022 - Current
- Performed mental health status assessments to maintain client safety
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in plain terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
RN, Youthdale Treatment Centres
02.2020 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
RN, University Health Network, Rehab Institute
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Advocated on behalf of patients to ensure care provided highlighted patient autonomy and dignity
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
RN, Credit Valley Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions regarding infection control for peritoneal dialysis
Nursing Student
Thunder Bay Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted staff during emergency situations including monitoring vital sign changes and initiating IV access
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
University of Guelph
05.2012
Skills
- Peritoneal Dialysis Trained
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RN, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Complex Continuing Care
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
RN, University Health Network, Rehab Institute
02.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
RN, Youthdale Treatment Centres
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
RN, Credit Valley Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
Nursing Student
Thunder Bay Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
University of Guelph
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