Saara Terry
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and hard working former Registered Nurse with experience in oncology, hematology, general medical/ surgical nursing, palliative care, bone marrow/ stem cell transplant and biometric screening, seeking to renew Registered Nurse license in Alberta. The reason for the refresher program requirement is due to a hiatus in nursing because of maternity leaves and family needs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Admin Support
Samuel L. deWalle Professional Corporation
Lethbridge, Canada
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted with projects as requested
- Managed daily calendars for members
- Organized and maintained files
Parent-directed Homeschooling Educator
Homeschool Teacher
Lethbridge, Canada
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Researched, gathered and successfully implemented homeschooling curriculum for Grades 2, 3, and 4, approved by an Alberta Education accredited homeschooling board
- Evaluated and maintained records of student progress
- Adapted teaching methods and assignments to meet individual learning needs
- Maintained home education accountability through facilitator meetings, documentation and transcripts
- Attended online learning seminars by certified psychologists and teachers on supporting and educating students with ADHD
Registered Nurse
Centric Health/ Lifemark Health
Lethbridge, Canada
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Independently provided biometric screening at designated workplace locations set up by Employer Services
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Provided education related to biometric screening results and made referrals
- Casual position
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services; Foothills Medical Centre, Unit 57
Calgary, Canada
03.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided skilled acute nursing care within the specialty of Oncology, Hematology, Bone Marrow/ Stem Cell Transplant
- Worked on a FACT accredited unit (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy)
- Successfully completed AMNSP (Acute Medical Nursing Specialty Program)
- Demonstrated the ability to work well independently and also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with administering autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants
- Experience with care of immunocompromised and neutropenic patients
- Experience with palliative care patients
- Experience with blood and blood product administration
- Experience with precepting nursing students for their Senior Focus
- Provided patient education regarding cancer-specific management and treatment
- Patient Care Analgesic (PCA) certified
- IV insertion and infusion therapy certified
- Central Venous Catheter (CVA) and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line care certified
- Chemotherapy Certified
- Full time position: approximately 3,800 hours
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Health Care; Lacks Cancer Center
Grand Rapids, U.S.A.
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided skilled and compassionate nursing care to oncology, general medical/surgical and palliative care patients from admission to discharge
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to assess, provide treatment, monitor responses and adjust care plans of patients with complex and rapidly changing conditions
- Developed good rapport with patients, their families and interdisciplinary team members
- Advocated for patients and their families by communicating their preferences and needs to healthcare teams and worked to improve quality and continuity of care
- Provided patient education and discharge instructions specific to care needs
- Demonstrated flexibility and accommodation in personal schedule to meet staffing needs
- Precepted nursing students and helped facilitate a positive learning environment
- Blood and blood product administration certified
- Central Venous Catheter (CVC) and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line care certified
- Actively sought out new nursing experiences and continuing education
- Full time position: approximately 4248 hours
Registered Nurse Trainer Volunteer
CURE International Hospital
Kabul, Afghanistan
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Partnered with local and expatriate nurses to develop a nursing assessment form for documentation, to improve baseline nursing patient care in the hospital
- Educated and evaluated 60 Afghan hospital staff nurses in performing basic physical assessments and training them to use new documentation forms in patient charts
- Approximately 300 working hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.05.2006
Skills
- Team player
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Diligent
- Integrity
- Hardworking
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong multitasking skills
- Comfortable with learning new skills
- Flexible with learning new skills
- Develops excellent rapport with patients
Certification
- National Council Licensure Examination [for] Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), Passed: 08/01/06
- Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE), Passed: 02/01/10
- CRNA Professional Communication Module: Professional Boundaries, Completed, 09/01/23
- CRNA Medication Management: Chapters 1,2,3 and 4, Completed, 09/01/23
- NextGenU: Fundamentals of Nursing, Completed, 01/01/24
- NextGenU: Health Assessment, Completed, 02/01/24
- CPR and BLS Provider, Completed, 08/03/25
- Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse License of Michigan, Active, 01/01/06- Present, 4704255130, Nursing continuing education and certificates maintained for requirements
- Intervention Record Check, completed: 23/05/2024
- Police Record Check, completed: 26/06/2024
Other Volunteer Experience
- Lethbridge Food Bank, Lethbridge, AB, Mindful Munchies Lunch Program Volunteer, 09/01/19, 03/31/20, Delivered lunches to schools for children in need
- Lethbridge Food Bank, Lethbridge, AB, Mindful Munchies Lunch Program Volunteer, 09/01/22, 05/31/23, Prepared school lunches for children in need
- Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, Lethbridge, AB, Nursery and Sunday School Teacher, 09/01/12- Present, Volunteer childcare and teaching Sunday School
- Gilbert Paterson (GPMS) School Council, District School Council Representative from GPMS, 09/01/23, Volunteer to attend District School Council meetings to represent GPMS School Council and keep the group informed on district-wide updates and discussions
- Safe Families Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Volunteer "Family Friend" role, March 2024-Present, Provide on going support to families in crisis due to various needs such as hospitalizations, addictions, homelessness and domestic issues
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Parent-directed Homeschooling Educator
Homeschool Teacher
03.2020 - 06.2022
Physician Admin Support
Samuel L. deWalle Professional Corporation
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centric Health/ Lifemark Health
08.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services; Foothills Medical Centre, Unit 57
03.2009 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse Trainer Volunteer
CURE International Hospital
12.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Health Care; Lacks Cancer Center
06.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
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