Stacey Bresowar
Sydney,NS
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with 13 years experience seeks position to support excellence in nursing through leadership, mentoring and team coordination to ultimately provide exceptional patient and family care. Strong advocate for patient's rights and well-being by continuously striving to understand a patient's needs, concerns and health goals. Passionate about sharing knowledge and mentoring new nurses and nursing students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemotherapy Charge Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Organizing nursing staff to deliver safe, efficient systemic chemotherapy and biologic treatments
- Coordinated nursing care in treatment room through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Registered Oncology Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
08.2016 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
VON-Cape Breton
06.2012 - 03.2017
- Palliative care and support for patients and families including end of life care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advanced wound care including CAPD, VAC, CVAD and Profore dressings
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and surgical recovery
Entry Level Registered Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted physicians and provided patient assessments and care in gynecology, opthalmology, dermatology and ENT clinics
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY
Sydney, NS05.2010
Electronic Engineering Technician Diploma -
N.S.C.C - MARCONI CAMPUS
Sydney, NS01.2002
Skills
- Organizing chemotherapy treatments and nursing staff to deliver safe, efficient care
- 7 years of experience educating patients and family regarding cancer treatment and systemic therapy
- Highly proficient in safe administration of chemotherapy and biologic agents
- Adept at discharge planning and coordination for patients in community, inpatient, and clinic settings
- Keen physical and psychosocial assessment skills of patients and families
- CVAD care and maintenance
- Palliative and end-of-life assessment and care
- Advanced dressing and wound care including CAPD dressing, Profore, and VAC therapy
- Post-surgical orthopedic care and assessment
Licenses Certificates
- Registered Nurse License 2010-2023, NSCN
- Certificate in Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology
- Foundations in Oncology Nursing (FONP) Certificate, DeSouza Institute, 2017
- Administration of Cancer Systemic Therapy Certificate, Cancer Care Nova Scotia, 2016
- C.P.R. with BCLS, 2023
References
Rhonda McNeil, Manager Medical Oncology and Hematology, CBCC, Rhonda.McNeil@nshealth.ca, 902-574-7120
Frances Maglairo, Nurse Manager, VON Cape Breton, (902) 371-2467
Jill MacMullen, Nursing Practice Educator, Cape Breton University, jill_macmullen@cbu.ca, 902-563-1919
Timeline
Chemotherapy Charge Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Oncology Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
VON-Cape Breton
06.2012 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2012
Entry Level Registered Nurse
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY
Electronic Engineering Technician Diploma -
N.S.C.C - MARCONI CAMPUS
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