Sienna Avery
Westville,NS
Summary
Committed to delivering safe and compassionate nursing care, I am a dedicated professional prioritizing the well-being of each patient. With a quick-thinking mindset, I excel in rapidly changing situations, ensuring efficient and effective responses. As a collaborative team member, I actively engage with both intraprofessional and interprofessional teams to provide comprehensive care and advocate for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Practicing
Aberdeen Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Provide compassionate patient centered care to all patients.
- Daily physical assessments, vital signs, safe medication administration/initiating IV medication & blood transfusions, and documentation.
- Experience with completing EKGs, blood draws from PICC lines and wound care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on medications, treatment and setting up home supports upon discharge.
Graduate Nurse
NSHA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Optometric Assistant
Highland Eye Care
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Performed pre-testing procedures, enabling optometrists to focus on comprehensive examinations and personalized recommendations.
- Assisted optometrists in conducting eye exams for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during their visits.
- Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality protocols while handling sensitive patient data.
- Maintained clean and organized examination rooms to ensure a comfortable environment for patients.
- Ensured accuracy of patient records by updating information during each visit.
Lifeguard
YMCA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress.
- Ensured swimmer safety by strictly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around the swimming pool.
Swimming Instructor
YMCA
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instruction.
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged [Number] to [Number] years.
- Implemented ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to ensure continued growth in abilities.
- Increased class engagement with interactive activities and games focused on various swimming techniques.
- Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills into lessons such as treading water, floating, and rescue techniques.
- Improved student confidence in water by providing individualized feedback and personalized instruction.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05.2022
High School Diploma -
Northumberland Regional High School
Alma, NS06.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education
- Patient Monitoring
- Uses Infection control measures
References
- Jackie Pratt, Clinical Practice Lead, Medicine Unit, jackie.pratt@nshealth.ca,
- 902-396-9033
- Leah Heighton, Medical Inpatient Manager, (902) 752-7600 ext 3455
Accreditationlicenses
- WHMIS
- BCLS/CPR
- PYXIS
- BLOOD GLUCOSE
Certification
CPR/BCLS
Pyxis Training
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Dementia: Understanding the Journey Certificate
Timeline
RN Practicing
Aberdeen Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Nurse
NSHA
07.2022 - 01.2023
Lifeguard
YMCA
06.2016 - 06.2018
Optometric Assistant
Highland Eye Care
06.2016 - 08.2021
Swimming Instructor
YMCA
06.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
High School Diploma -
Northumberland Regional High School
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