Rosemarie Gordon

Registered Nurse

Grey Nuns Community Hospital

04.2006 - Current

Performed AHN/charge nurse duties and responsibilities throughout my career.
Supervision of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Unit Clerks and students from different educational programs.
Responsible for equitable and fair assignments based on acuity, skill set including facilitating adequate breaks for staff.
Support program managers and unit managers in implementing new initiatives eg. End PJ Paralysis, hand hygiene, Infection Prevention & Control.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for effective patient care coordination. Facilitated patient flow by leading rapid rounds to determine ADOD and barriers to discharge eg. home equipment on discharge.
Aided in clinical decision making in liaison with attending physicians and nurse practitioners.
Conducted patient education and provided emotional support to patients and families.
Mentored junior nursing staff, colleagues, and newly hired staff, providing guidance, support, training and being available as a clinical resource as needed contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Assisted in emergency situations, including code blue responses, RAAPID response teams, code white, and code yellow.
Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.