Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Sarah Armitage

Greater Sudbury,ON

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience specialized in oncology and palliative care. Currently employed in the outpatient chemotherapy department of the Jim and Shirley Fielding Cancer Center at Health Sciences North. Expert in chemotherapy administration, vascular access and critical illness support. Demonstrates exceptional ability to educate patients and mentor staff, enhancing patient wellbeing and satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

Health Sciences North
04.2007 - Current
  • Administered chemotherapy and other cancer related treatments safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Mentored newly-hired oncology nursing staff, helping them develop expertise in chemotherapy administration and providing guidance for best practices.
  • Educated patients on chemotherapy side effects and self-care strategies, improving their overall wellbeing.

Hospice Registered Nurse

Maison McCulloch Hospice
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
  • Coordinated with volunteer services to ensure optimal utilization of available support resources for patients and families facing terminal illness.
  • Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Health Sciences North
09.2006 - 09.2007

Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Foothills Medical Centre
09.2002 - 08.2004

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Laurentian University
Sudbury Ontario
04-2002

Skills

  • current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • current certification in Peripheral Intravenous Initiation and Maintenance
  • current certification in Central Line Management and Access
  • certification with the Canadian Vascular Access Association
  • demontrates a strong ability to work both independently and as a key member of a multidisciplinary team
  • skilled in the care of complex oncology and hematology patients
  • experience in teaching individuals and their families all along the care trajectory
  • experience caring for HIV positive patients in an outpatient and palliative care setting

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse

Maison McCulloch Hospice
09.2018 - 04.2020

Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

Health Sciences North
04.2007 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Health Sciences North
09.2006 - 09.2007

Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Foothills Medical Centre
09.2002 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Laurentian University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Sarah Armitage