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Shawn Toovey

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 30 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care therapies and family centered care.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2008 - Current
  • 15 bed critical care unit with focus on vascular, plastics and renal patients.
  • Code Blue & Outreach Team Member, additional training in dialysis.
  • Delivered medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring of infusions and ventilators.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Saskatoon Health Region
05.2001 - 09.2008

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Saskatoon Health Region
06.1996 - 05.2001

Medical and Orthopedics wards

Care Aid

Salvation Army Nursing Home
07.1995 - 05.1996

Emergency Medical Technician

Maple Creek Ambulance Service
04.1993 - 09.1994
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.

Education

Diploma Nurse - Nursing

SIAST Kelsey Campus
Saskatoon, SK
1996

EMT - Paramedicine

SIAST Wascana Campus
Regina, SK
1991

Skills

  • CRRT Dialysis Certification - 2012
  • Critical Care Nursing Certification - 2001
  • ACLS Certification - 2023
  • Basic Life Support Certification - 2023

Accomplishments

I am an artist in my spare time with a recent focus on using recycled medical plastics:


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/icu-nurse-vaccine-art-1.5941982


https://thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/local-arts/creative-isolation-shawn-tooveys-medical-art-resonates-in-pandemic


https://www.instagram.com/shawn_2v/

Timeline

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2008 - Current

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Saskatoon Health Region
05.2001 - 09.2008

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Saskatoon Health Region
06.1996 - 05.2001

Care Aid

Salvation Army Nursing Home
07.1995 - 05.1996

Emergency Medical Technician

Maple Creek Ambulance Service
04.1993 - 09.1994

Diploma Nurse - Nursing

SIAST Kelsey Campus

EMT - Paramedicine

SIAST Wascana Campus
Shawn Toovey