Shawna Rao
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced critical care nursing professional with a proven ability to effectively manage patients' conditions and administer necessary treatments. Diligent in monitoring health and delivering personalized patient care. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with diverse medical histories and complex care needs. Skilled in utilizing the EPIC system to ensure precise and streamlined documentation. Maintains current and valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, showcasing dedication to professional standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
11.2023 - Current
- Worked in both pre- and post-anesthetic care units
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs, and explaining the next steps to recovery
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes
Registered Nurse
BAE Beauty, Nurse Injector
05.2019 - 01.2023
- With a Medical Director on staff, injected clients with dermal filler and Botox
- Completed full nursing assessments with a new client intake form and medical history
- Collaborated with my Medical Director regarding every client
- Obtained orders and fulfilled the orders according to the guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario delegated acts
- Educated the client pre- and post-procedure as well as follow-up care
RN Nurse Injector
Me & T Studio
04.2012 - 03.2016
- With a Medical Director on staff, injected clients with dermal filler and Botox
- Completed full nursing assessments with a new client intake form and medical history
- Collaborated with my Medical Director regarding every client
- Obtained orders and fulfilled the orders according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
RN Nurse Injector
Me & T Studio
04.2012 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
09.1998 - 02.2012
- Cared for clients post bypass, valve, congenital, transplant, and artificial heart (LVADS) surgeries
- Monitored vital signs, chest tube outputs, PA lines, CVP levels, and cardiac outputs
- Removal of central venous lines, PA lines, chest tubes
- Post-care education
- Team collaboration in an autonomous environment
Agency Nurse
Kumfee Care Nursing Agency
07.1999 - 01.2005
- Worked in the following ICUs in the GTA: St Michael's Hospital (Toronto): CVICU, MSICU; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto): CVICU, TRAUMA ICU; Lakeridge Health (Oshawa): ICU
Registered Nurse
Duke University Medical Center
07.1997 - 04.1998
- Cared for clients post cardiac and thoracic surgeries
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures
- Developed and maintained a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation, and evaluation
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Program
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.1997
Skills
- Highly skilled with injecting neuromodualators and dermal fillers
- Micro cannulation
- PRP
- Attended Cadaver Labs for facial injection techniques and accuracy
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Patient Advocacy
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Detail-Oriented
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- TAVI's
- Transplant Donors and Recipients
- TURBT's
- Prostatectomy's
- Breast reconstruction
- Flaps
- ECT's
- Cardioversion
- Pumps
- Arterial lines
- Central lines
- Cordis
- Sheath's
- PIV's
- PCA's
- Epidurals
Languages
English
Full Professional
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Affiliations
CPR
Mask Fit test
Certification
Current memberships:
CSASN
College of Nurses of Ontario
No. 9724329
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
BAE Beauty, Nurse Injector
05.2019 - 01.2023
RN Nurse Injector
Me & T Studio
04.2012 - 03.2016
RN Nurse Injector
Me & T Studio
04.2012 - 01.2016
Agency Nurse
Kumfee Care Nursing Agency
07.1999 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
09.1998 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Duke University Medical Center
07.1997 - 04.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Program
Humber College
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