Rose Fajardo-Valderrama
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, holder of an active General RN license # 21424610 with extensive experience at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, adept at implementing evidence-based care plans and enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, I excel in fostering trust and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton ON
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Practical Nurse
St.Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton On
01.2014 - 08.2021
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining workflow processes within the nursing unit, optimizing staff productivity levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and necessary equipment were available as needed.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk patients throughout their hospital stay.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
BIEN (Bridging For Internationally Educated Nurses - BIEN Certificate of Completion
2018
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Administration
03.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse - St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton ON
08.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse - St.Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton On
01.2014 - 08.2021
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology - BIEN (Bridging For Internationally Educated Nurses, BIEN Certificate of Completion
Manila Central University - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Nursing Administration
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