Shannon Lefebvre
Barrie,ON
Summary
Compassionate with a calm and friendly mannerism providing comfort to patients and families. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Barrie
03.2018 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures including pre and post procedural care.
- Administer intravenous medications for conscious sedation and monitor patients during interventional radiology procedures.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medications, lab results and health history prior to procedures.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations with compassionate and excellent communication skills.
- Provide extensive health teaching.
- Collaborated with medical team members to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Allergist Office
Dr. Jessica Clark
Barrie
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Perform allergic skin testing, immunotherapy, food challenges, venom testing, penicillin testing, immunizations and health teaching to our pediatric patients.
- Use evidence based practice to decrease anxiety among pediatric patients receiving needle related medical procedures
- Advance knowledge in allergy treatment and management, including anaphylaxis treatment
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions during allergic testing and treatment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Barrie
06.2008 - 03.2018
- Care for patients of all ages with a variety of health care concerns, illnesses, traumas and cardiac arrest
- Perform general nursing tasks as well as cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, cardioversion, IV initiation, obtaining lab work, interpreting ECGS, performing ACLS and assisting with conscious sedation
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers across multiple disciplines regarding changes in patient status or plan of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent conditions and initiate appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Managed multiple high stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing quality care to all patients.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, central line insertions, chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures, and suturing of wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Cared for patients with a variety of health concerns as listed above, including many cancer, homeless and sickle cell anemia patients
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
Kitchener
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Worked on both a medical/surgical respiratory unit and a cardiac unit/step down CCU
- Experience in a post angioplasty recovery room, removal of femoral sheaths, arterial and central line management, monitoring pacemaker wires, use of BiPAP and CPAP and care of tracheostomies
Registered Nurse
North Bay General Hospital
North Bay
06.2003 - 05.2004
- Worked on both an acute telemetry unit and a palliative care unit
Education
Bachelor of Science In Nursing -
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
09.2016
Registered Nurse Diploma -
CANADORE COLLEGE
06.2003
Skills
- CPR, ACLS
- ECG interpretation
- Emergency experience
- PACU course
- Interventional radiology experience
- Experience in variety of skills inclusive of vascular care, cardiac care, respiratory care, pain management, palliative care and pediatrics
- Compassionate patient and family centered care
- Excellent communication, organization, critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Commitment to professional practice and personal development
References
References kindly provided on request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Allergist Office
Dr. Jessica Clark
05.2015 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
06.2008 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse
North Bay General Hospital
06.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science In Nursing -
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
Registered Nurse Diploma -
CANADORE COLLEGE
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