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Sonia Basque

Saint John,NB

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Associate Interventional Cardiology

Horizon Health Network
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Public Health Registered Nurse

Horizon Health Network
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
  • Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
  • Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
  • Part of the Healthy Family Healthy Baby Program.

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Horizon Health Services
02.2010 - 09.2018
  • Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
  • Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Horizon Health Network
11.2004 - 02.2010
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Université De Moncton
Shippagan, NB

Skills

  • Basic Life Support Understanding
  • Central Venous Lines
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • IV Administration
  • Heart Failure
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Immunization Administration
  • Public Health

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Nurse Associate Interventional Cardiology

Horizon Health Network
01.2022 - Current

Public Health Registered Nurse

Horizon Health Network
09.2018 - 01.2022

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Horizon Health Services
02.2010 - 09.2018

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Horizon Health Network
11.2004 - 02.2010

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Université De Moncton

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