Shannon Morrison
Richards Landing,ON
Summary
Nursing professional offering 18 years of clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable in interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician-Ambulatory Care
Sault Area Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Application and safe removal of variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Developed and maintained courteous, effective and collaborative working relationships with Orthopedic Surgeons.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Explained course of care and cast care instructions to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assist surgeons with procedures such as closed reductions, cast application, surgical procedures, and set up sterile fields for joint injection and aspiration.
- Completed training manual of casting for Ambulatory Care employees
Registered Practical Nurse-Ambulatory Care
Sault Area Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2020
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as minor surgical procedures, colposcopy, casting, closed reductions, specimen collection and handling, and paracentesis.
- Excellent verbal communication skills when providing discharge instructions, follow up care and patient concerns.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Practical Nurse
Group Health Centre
05.2007 - 08.2012
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Worked closely with physician to ensure effective office flow.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Registered Practical Nurse-Complex Continuing Care
Sault Area Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care
Education
Enrolled in Healthcare Leadership Certification
Rotman School of Business, U of T
06.2024
Registered Practical Nurse
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON05.2006
Police Foundations
Toronto School Of Business
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2001
Skills
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary allied health professionals to deliver better patient care
- Organize and ensure patient flow in high volume Orthopedic Clinic
- Pre-operative preparation, Post Operative Care
- Wound Care, Fracture Management
- Ability to be flexible and work independently
- Patient Education and Health Teaching
- Team player, accountable, and organized
- Excellent work ethic and driven to improve
- Staff development and teaching in orthopedics
- Aware of Code protocols including participation in mock Code Silver
Certification
- Basic Life Support, AED and Orthopedic Technician Certificate
- Registered in good standing since 2006 with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered in good standing since 2020 with Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technicians
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician-Ambulatory Care
Sault Area Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse-Ambulatory Care
Sault Area Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Group Health Centre
05.2007 - 08.2012
Registered Practical Nurse-Complex Continuing Care
Sault Area Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2007
Enrolled in Healthcare Leadership Certification
Rotman School of Business, U of T
Registered Practical Nurse
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Police Foundations
Toronto School Of Business
- Basic Life Support, AED and Orthopedic Technician Certificate
- Registered in good standing since 2006 with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered in good standing since 2020 with Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technicians
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