SHUKRI MUSSE
Oakville,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered practical Nurse (RPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment.Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Halton Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and the ability to care for acute patients while working in Medical surgical unit
- Initiation and maintained IV therapy, administrated medication above and below the drip chamber, and through central venous access devices
- Skilled in enteral feeds, suprapubic, and Foley catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, ostomy care, suctioning, aseptic technique, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
- Provided care for patients with nasogastric tubes, enteral feeds, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), ventilator-dependent, bariatric, and dialysis patients
- Provided patient-centered care while working with an interdisciplinary care team to meet the patients’ health, social, and spiritual needs
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and assessment skills
- Identified and prioritized the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient
- Provided care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
Persona Support Worker Manager, RPN
Acclaim Health
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed 30 personal support workers (PSW) working in community and retirement homes
- Provide clinical knowledge, support, and supervision for Personal Support Workers
- Scheduled monthly educational and safety meeting
- Provide delegated training and identify the educational needs of staff and assist them in achieving learning objectives
- Complete and document a safety assessment at the time of patient admission and assess the environment for safety/risk issues during each patient visit
- Participate in orientation and educational sessions for new PSWs
- Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance appraisals.
Wound Care Advisor, RPN
Acclaim Health
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed a variety of medical procedures including wound dressings, debridement, compression wrapping, Doppler assessments, nail care, application of pressure bandages
- Used a solution-focused approach to assist patients in making realistic short and long-term goals
- Provided extensive patient education related to wound care to nurses and Personal Support Workers.
- Liaised with inter-disciplinary physicians, nurses, chiropodists, and other staff to ensure interdisciplinary team functions efficiently and effectively and ensures continuity of patient care
- Assessed social, health, emotional needs, and connect with required resources
- Provided health education for patients and their families
- Encourages and facilitates independent management of wound care
- Assessed, treated, and makes treatment recommendations for persons with acute and chronic wounds
- Developed and implemented an educational booklet on the prevention and management of venous leg ulcers and skin tears
- Worked independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Wyndham Manor
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered medications, while maintaining the security of drugs and narcotics
- Observed, reported, and recorded vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures as per established policies and guidelines
- Assessed residents and developed, implemented, reviewed, and evaluated resident care plans
- Processed and implement physician orders
- Assisted with perineal home dialysis (PD) therapy
- Provided care for dementia residents using the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Organize and direct functions and activities related to the provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required
- Directed, supervised, and evaluate the work of Personal Support Workers (PSW) assigned to the unit.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Acclaim Health
05.2010 - 06.2017
- Planed, coordinated, and evaluated patients’ care plans while working with patients, family, and interdisciplinary team
- Drew on interpersonal skills to build trusting and safe relationships with patients, thoroughly communicating treatment process and educating patient and families on best practices and facilitated health education
- Collaborated regularly with family physicians, health care specialists, Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) by bringing thorough progress reports, assessments, and any adverse effects on patients’ medical history records to their attention
- Administered medication through tubes and injections while ensuring patients are calm and relaxed throughout the process
- Provided annual immunization such as flu shots to patients in their homes
- Ensured proper storage and handling of vaccinations
- Used sharp organization skills to order all medication according to individual patient care plans, performing sharp quality and risk management checks over materials to ensure all are up to standard and secure.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2024
RPN BRIDGE TO BSCN PROGRAM -
Centennial College
08.2021
INTERNATIONAL INTERPROFESSIONAL WOUND CARE COURSE -
University of Toronto
06.2017
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING -
George Brown College
12.2009
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Judgment
- Diabetes Management
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Supervising Students
- Clinical Supervision
- Program Goals
- Evidence-Based Teaching
- Preceptor Evaluation
- Leadership Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Healthcare policy knowledge
- Cultural competence
- Problem-solving
- Technology integration
- Continuous learning
professional association
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC)
- Wounds Canada
Timeline
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Halton Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Persona Support Worker Manager, RPN
Acclaim Health
06.2020 - 12.2021
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Wyndham Manor
05.2018 - 03.2020
Wound Care Advisor, RPN
Acclaim Health
06.2017 - 06.2020
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Acclaim Health
05.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Toronto Metropolitan University
RPN BRIDGE TO BSCN PROGRAM -
Centennial College
INTERNATIONAL INTERPROFESSIONAL WOUND CARE COURSE -
University of Toronto
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING -
George Brown College
Similar Profiles
Lauren Harkins, RPNLauren Harkins, RPN
Registered Practical Nurse- Emergency Department at Halton HealthcareRegistered Practical Nurse- Emergency Department at Halton Healthcare
Shirley GarveyShirley Garvey
Registered Nurse at Halton HealthcareRegistered Nurse at Halton Healthcare
Emily StrohlEmily Strohl
Registered Practical Nurse at Halton HealthcareRegistered Practical Nurse at Halton Healthcare
Andreia AndradeAndreia Andrade
Unit Assistant at Halton HealthcareUnit Assistant at Halton Healthcare
Giovanna CarterGiovanna Carter
Dental Assistant at Dr, Utaca ChenDental Assistant at Dr, Utaca Chen