Stefania Scanga
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong background in pediatric critical care and teaching. Confident in managing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Committed to providing quality patient and family centered care, with proven strengths in advocacy and interprofessional collaboration. Valuable team member, supporting staff to ensure delivery of exceptional care. Passionate about teaching these important skillsets to students and new hires.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Code Blue Registered Nurse
Hospital for Sick Children
, ON
04.2020 - Current
- Respond to hospital-wide emergencies with expertise and a level-headed approach.
- Provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
PICU Registered Nurse
Hospital for Sick Children
05.2016 - Current
- Care for high-acuity, critically ill patients. Manage challenging cases effectively by utilizing clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and prioritization techniques in dynamic situations.
- Clinical Preceptor for New Hires, supporting their professional growth and proficiency. Passionate about education and training in the PICU.
- Participatant in simulation labs for Residency New Grad Initiative.
- CRRT dialysis-trained.
- Experience providing end-of-life care in the PICU setting, providing legacy opportunities for families.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, and communicate findings with the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes, and providing patient- and family-centered care.
- Educate patients and caregivers, and encourage their involvement and understanding of the plan of care.
- Provide a high standard of care and CLABSI prevention, utilizing Sick Kids policies, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
- During the height of the COVID pandemic, I demonstrated leadership as a PICU PPE Coach, contributing to quality and safety improvements in work processes, and helped train others in the role.
PICU Clinical Scholar and Support Nurse
The Hospital for Sick Children
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Mentored new hires and new graduate nurses, supporting them through their transition.
- Provided coaching and teaching in the clinical setting.
- Worked collaboratively with the New Residency Program to support the goals of orientation in advancing their competencies.
- Fostered a healthy and respectful learning and work environment.
- Maintained engagement through creative learning activities, and optimized their orientation by tailoring the goals identified with the preceptee/preceptor, such as seeking out learning opportunities that supported their learning needs.
PICU RN Council Representative
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Elected to participate in monthly RN Council meetings, advocating for PICU nurses.
- Implemented projects that focused on the health and well-being of PICU nurses. Worked with management on initiatives aimed at increasing nursing staff retention, morale, and work satisfaction.
- I led the Work Life Committee and organized Nursing Week activities.
Small Business Owner - Instruct CPR
ABC First Response
07.2010 - 01.2020
- Instruct basic and advanced CPR courses through the Lifesaving Society.
- Manage operations, provide onsite training to clients, and supervise instructors.
- Plan course material with emphasis on hands-on activities to refine students' skills and techniques, ensuring preparedness and confidence in managing emergency situations.
- Certified University of Toronto nursing students from 2011 to 2016.
Unit 7B General Pediatrics Registered Nurse
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Trained and mentored new hires on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures, and prioritization strategies.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, and pneumonia.
- Active participant in Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) meetings.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto, ON
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Developed and facilitated quality recreation programs for children with disabilities, enhancing quality of life.
- Supported and engaged families in the recreation program.
- Trained volunteers and supported their learning of how to best interact with the children, tailoring to their individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2012
Honors Bachelor of Science - Human Biology Specialist And Minor in Psychology
University of Toronto Scarborough
04.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Thorough assessments
- Detail-oriented
- Precepting
- training and development
- Time management
- Team Player
- Troubleshooting
- Lifesaving Society CPR examiner
- Safety Coach
- Culturally-sensitive Care
- Ventilator support
- Strong medical ethic
Professional Development and Certifications
SickKids Peer Support Team Member
Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management
Sick Kids Preceptor Workshop
2023 BCLS Certified
2024 PALS Certified
SickKids PACT Workshop (Pediatric Advanced Care Team)
Lifesaving Society Advanced First Aid and CPR Examiner
PICU PPE Coach
SickKids Safety Coach
EDI Champion - creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment at SickKids
Volunteer Experience
Student-Run IMAGINE Clinic Nurse Preceptor, Queen West Community Health Centre. September 2014 to 2020
- Guided students development through hands-on training.
- Taught students how to conduct thorough assessments and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality primary care to vulnerable, homeless and underserved members of the downtown Toronto community.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based best practice nursing concepts.
Nurse Volunteer, The Sunshine Foundation of Canada DreamLift. April 2016
- Provided nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting their day trip to Disney World.
Nurse Volunteer, Toronto Pan American/ParaPan American Games. July 2015
- Provided first response to all accredited individuals, athletes, workforce and spectators.
Timeline
PICU Clinical Scholar and Support Nurse
The Hospital for Sick Children
12.2023 - 01.2024
Code Blue Registered Nurse
Hospital for Sick Children
04.2020 - Current
PICU RN Council Representative
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2018 - 09.2020
PICU Registered Nurse
Hospital for Sick Children
05.2016 - Current
Unit 7B General Pediatrics Registered Nurse
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2012 - 05.2016
Small Business Owner - Instruct CPR
ABC First Response
07.2010 - 01.2020
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Science - Human Biology Specialist And Minor in Psychology
University of Toronto Scarborough
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