Sherri Guindon
Waterdown,ON
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hamilton Health Sciences, excelling in critical care and electrophysiology. Proven skill base in hemodynamic monitoring and sedation management, coupled with strong teamwork and collaboration skills ensuring optimal care in high-pressure environments.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions.
Diligent charge RN with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated skill set in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, EP
Hamilton Health Sciences
11.2022 - Current
- Administered sedation and monitored patient vitals during invasive procedures
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the lab setting
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols
- Facilitated communication between EP physicians and team members to enhance workflow efficiency
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce infection risks during procedures
- Trained new nursing staff on lab procedures and best practices
- Evaluated patient conditions pre- and post-procedure, adjusting care plans as necessary
- Maintained a sterile environment within the lab reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting procedures, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by operators
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the lab, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in lab by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-procedure assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assisted in complex procedures with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Charge Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed nursing schedules to optimize resource allocation and maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, communicating with physicians, anesthesia and nursing about patient flow changes as well as consistent communication with the EP triage RN
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2010 - 11.2022
- Administered critical care treatments in compliance with established protocols and patient safety standards.
- Monitored patient vitals using advanced telemetry systems, ensuring prompt response to changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, fostering understanding and engagement in care decisions.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for critical care management, enhancing team effectiveness and patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments, documenting findings accurately to support continuity of care across shifts.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall unit efficiency.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of critical care best practices and procedures.
- Administered complex medication regimens safely, adhering to established dosages and schedules to prevent adverse effects or drug interactions.
- Documented accurate and detailed medical records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Managed ventilator settings for intubated patients, closely monitoring respiratory status and making adjustments as needed.
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing positively to high survival rates for critically ill patients experiencing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Initiated rapid response protocols for deteriorating patient conditions, stabilizing vital signs and preventing further complications in a timely manner.
- trained in Charge Nurse duties to include managing pt flow and the movement of patients in a fast paced environment, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team during rounds, managing nursing assignments according to high patient acuity and being a resource backup for the floor nursing staff.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton08-2001
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line care
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Sedation management
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Circulating nurse skills
- Scrub nurse skills
- Maintaining sterility
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
09.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, EP
Hamilton Health Sciences
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2010 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Diploma
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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