STEPHANIE DUBOSQ
Val-Rita,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with 12 years of proven experience delivering high-quality patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Skilled in clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient education, with a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and advocacy. Demonstrates excellent communication and critical thinking skills while ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional growth in alignment with CNO standards and organizational values.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
Kapuskasing
01.2023 - Current
- Directed patient care initiatives and determined effective next steps for treatment. Managed medication administration and treatment delivery while monitoring patient responses and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize care plans. Evaluated individual healthcare needs and treatment objectives, facilitating connections to suitable providers and resources. Partnered with physicians to conduct rapid patient assessments and deliver timely interventions in fluctuating clinical conditions. Supervised comprehensive care from admission to discharge. Championed patient advocacy by communicating care preferences to healthcare practitioners, ensuring interventions met established treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage constraints. Provided education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, prognoses, treatment alternatives, disease processes, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Also worked with VON from December 2014 to March 2015
Registered Practical Nurse
Sensenbrenner Hospital
Kapuskasing, ON
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Achieved high standards in patient-centered care and advocacy, enhancing patient satisfaction. Delivered thorough health assessments that informed care strategies. Improved medication administration and monitoring processes, ensuring patient safety. Developed effective care plans that addressed individual patient needs. Enhanced quality of life through compassionate palliative and hospice care. Ensured optimal wound care and dressing changes, promoting healing. Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in cohesive care delivery. Implemented robust infection prevention and control measures, reducing infection rates. Maintained meticulous charting and documentation, supporting continuity of care. Empowered patients and families through comprehensive education initiatives. Maximized efficiency through effective time management and prioritization. Resolved crises effectively using intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Addiction Treatment Center
Hearst, ON
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Monitored patient alertness and orientation prior to methadone treatment administration. Maintained security protocols for controlled substances and followed administration guidelines for methadone. Recorded patient information accurately in the computer system. Administered medications and treatments to patients while collaborating with healthcare teams to modify care plans as needed. Updated patient charts with medication data to ensure current records and support effective treatments. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and assessed next steps in treatment plans.
Student Practical Nurse
Timmins and District Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Preceptorship
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Collège Boréal - Timmins
Timmins, ON2013
High School Diploma -
École secondaire catholique Cité des Jeunes
Kapuskasing, ON2010
Skills
- Assisted in delivering inpatient and outpatient care Provided wound care, IV therapy, and end-of-life support Offered compassionate care to geriatric patients Advocated for families with empathy Communicated effectively in English and French Demonstrates teamwork, time management, and adaptability
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Taking Vitals
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Care Planning
- EMR Systems
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
01.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Sensenbrenner Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Addiction Treatment Center
03.2015 - 05.2015
Student Practical Nurse
Timmins and District Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2013
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Collège Boréal - Timmins
High School Diploma -
École secondaire catholique Cité des Jeunes