Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience in general medicine on unit 53 seeking to continue to provide clinical leadership, frontline Registered Nursing duties, promote quality patient care, and assume responsibility in the Assistant Head Nurse role. Reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering enhanced patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
Education
Nursing Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Skills
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
Superuser experience in Connect Care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, patients, interdisciplinary staff, and families
Understanding of patient safety protocols
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in fast-paced, high-stress healthcare environments
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail