Samantha Ledger
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care within various health care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
12.2017 - Current
- Managed caseload of 50+ patients both with acute care needs and long-term care needs.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance opportunities and program services within continuing care.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts
Cardiology Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2015
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Service Referrals
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Surgical Drains, both short and long term
- Wound care training, includes following Regional Wound Care Guidelines and liaising with primary care providers to optimize treatment outcomes
- Cognitive assessment skills for acute and chronic conditions
Timeline
Case Manager
Alberta Health Services
12.2017 - Current
Cardiology Nurse
Alberta Health Services
04.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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