SARAH-JEAN LOHNES
Glace Bay,Canada
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in providing exceptional patient care. Dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Excellent in high-stress situations, demonstrating strong clinical judgement and patient advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Pediatrics
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Sydney, Nova Scotia
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per pediatric protocols and physician orders.
- CVAD certified.
- Educated families on health procedures, nutrition, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
Registered Nurse- Mental Health
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Sydney, Nova Scotia
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Practiced good communication skills and built therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Conducted mental health interviews and performed suicide risk assessments.
- Administered depot injections.
- Participated in code white situations.
- Educated clients on illness and medications.
Undergraduate Student Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted safe and comfortable healing environments by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Children's Place of Safety Worker
Arden Professional Client Care
Glace Bay, Canada
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Providing 24-hour care, guidance, and support for children ages 0-20, who have been taken from their home by DCS.
- Cooked, cleaned, and bathed clients.
- Administered PO and SQ medications (Insulin) daily.
- Deescalated and redirected clients daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cape Breton University
NS12.2023
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School
NS06.2019
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- CVAD management
Certification
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention
- BCLS
- Registered Nurse with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Languages
Native, Intermediate
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Pediatrics
Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Mental Health
Nova Scotia Health Authority
06.2024 - 04.2025
Undergraduate Student Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2023 - 04.2024
Children's Place of Safety Worker
Arden Professional Client Care
09.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cape Breton University
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School
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