SANDRA DAWSON-BINGER RN
Liverpool,Nova Scotia
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 36 years of experience in Emergency Department environments, specializing in the management of acute and chronic conditions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Muskoka Algonquin Health Care - South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
Bracebridge, Ontario
02.2025 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrest and strokes.
- Triaged and treated a high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting.
- Phlebotomy, intravenous, and ECG skills.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
Bracebridge, Ontario
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Care of critically ill and injured patients.
- Prioritizing care by triaging incoming patients to determine the severity of concerns.
- Care of patients with diverse conditions, such as strokes, traumatic injuries, myocardial infarctions, pediatrics, and mental health.
- Serving as a mentor for new nurses and students, providing guidance and support.
REGISTERED NURSE
Victorian Order Of Nurses - Queens County
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided medical care to patients of all ages in the home setting
- Performed wound care including negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
- IV/CVAD care and CADD medication administration
- Palliative care, Ostomy care, phlebotomy, IV insertions, admission assessments, and peritoneal dialysis
- Evaluated, updated, and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Queens General Hospital
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Triaged patients in emergency situations to prioritize urgent care needs
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures, following resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
- Point of care lab testing and utilizing Meditech program
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Muskoka Algonquin Health Care
Bracebridge, Ontario
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Stabilized critically ill and injured patients with life-saving measures
- Triaged incoming patients and provided care for diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, myocardial infarctions, pediatrics, and mental health
- Advocated for patient's needs in time-sensitive emergencies
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Royal Victoria Regional Health Care
Barrie, Ontario
12.1989 - 09.2018
- Experience in Emergency Nursing, Step-down Critical Care, and Emergency Holding
- Advocated for patient needs in time-sensitive emergencies
- Prioritized care by triaging incoming patients to determine the severity of concerns
- Addressed the needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, myocardial infarctions, pediatrics and mental health
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Orillia, Ontario
05.1994 - 11.1997
- Advocated for patient needs in time-sensitive emergency situations
- Addressed the needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
Bracebridge, Ontario
02.1989 - 09.1989
- Registered Nurse on Medical/Surgical Floor
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical wounds
Education
DIPLOMA NURSING - HONOURS -
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology - Leslie Campus
North York, ON12.1988
GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCE OPTION -
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON05.1986
PURSUING DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF LIBERAL SCIENCE -
Laurentian University
Sudbury, ONSkills
- Perianesthetic Nursing
- Advanced Coronary Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Neurological Critical Care
- Coronary Care 2
- Coronary Care 1
- Emergency Nursing #2 - Cardiopulmonary
- Emergency Nursing #5 - Paediatrics
- Emergency Nursing #4 - GYN-OBS, EENT, GI
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 8916744, College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Nurse, #41179, Nova Scotia College of Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Muskoka Algonquin Health Care - South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
02.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
12.2023 - 12.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
Victorian Order Of Nurses - Queens County
11.2022 - 11.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Queens General Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Muskoka Algonquin Health Care
04.2017 - 04.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital
05.1994 - 11.1997
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY
Royal Victoria Regional Health Care
12.1989 - 09.2018
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
02.1989 - 09.1989
DIPLOMA NURSING - HONOURS -
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology - Leslie Campus
GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCE OPTION -
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
PURSUING DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF LIBERAL SCIENCE -
Laurentian University
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