Sara Wilson
Creighton,SK
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northern Health Region, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care. Expert in patient assessments and medication administration, significantly improving emergency care outcomes. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Health Region
Flin Flon, MB
04.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Health Care Aide
Northern Health Region
Flin Flon, MB
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
Support Services - Dietary and Housekeeping
Northern Health Region
Flin Flon, MB
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided support to families of patients, offering guidance on hospital processes and answering questions as needed.
- Trained new Support Services Aides, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in their roles.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices as well as regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
- Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for optimal facility operation and patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in multiple departments as needed, quickly learning new tasks and adjusting to different environments.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University College of The North
The Pas, MB04.2018
Certified Health Care Assistant - Health Care Assistant
University College of The North
The Pas, MB04.2014
Grade 12 Diploma -
Hapnot Collegiate
Flin Flon, MB2005
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Health Region
04.2019 - Current
Health Care Aide
Northern Health Region
01.2014 - 04.2019
Support Services - Dietary and Housekeeping
Northern Health Region
02.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University College of The North
Certified Health Care Assistant - Health Care Assistant
University College of The North
Grade 12 Diploma -
Hapnot Collegiate