STEPHANIE GRAFFI
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Organized, knowledgeable and experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse, Minor Outpatient Procedures/Local Cystoscopy
St.Mary’s Hospital
Kitchener, ON
02.2024 - Current
- Assist surgeon with minor surgical procedures
- Set up for sterile procedures
- Update patient charts using EMR
- Ensure rooms are stocked with supplies
- Float to endoscopy when needed.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed when providing nursing care.
Clinic Nurse
Blue Mountain Community Health Centre
Thornbury, ON
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Administer vaccines and allergy injections
- Phlebotomy, MOCA exams, heart monitors, liquid nitrogen
- Sterilize medical equipment
- Maintained an adequate supply of medical supplies and vaccinations
- Following company standards reviewed the patient records for accuracy and completion.
Clinical Nurse
Canadian Health Labs
Thornbury
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Perform COVID swabs to testing
- Maintained sanitary environment
- Provided patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements
- Maintained an adequate supply of medical supplies.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Telehealth Nurse
Switch Health
Remote
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Instruct patients how to complete an at home COVID 19 tests
- Provide suitable health education to patients and their families according to public health Canada
- Continually worked to enhance my set of communication, problem solving skills and strategies.
Clinical Nurse Injector
Breathe Medical Spa
Guelph, ON
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Continually worked to enhance my set of communication skills and strategies
- Perform consultations and thoroughly educate regarding Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra
- Maintain an adequate supply of solutions, filled syringes and other medical supplies
- Administer Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra.
Clinical Nurse Injector
Couture Skin and Body
Thornbury, ON
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Perform consultations and thoroughly educate regarding Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra
- Maintain an adequate supply of solutions, filled syringes and other medical supplies
- Respond to patient calls regarding medical conditions and emergencies
- Practice management and treatment, providing the highest level of customer service to promote patient satisfaction.
Clinical Nurse Injector
Art Med
Guelph, ON
09.2014 - 07.2019
- Administer Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
- Perform consultations and thoroughly educate regarding Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra
- Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.
Clinical Nurse Injector
Waterloo Dermatology
Waterloo, ON
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Aimed to continually grow and learn as a Nurse
- Perform consultations and thoroughly educate regarding Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra
- Administer Botox, dermal fillers and Belkyra
- Maintain an adequate supply of solutions, filled syringes and other medical supplies
- Remained proactive and constantly took initiative to achieve desired outcomes
- Provided patient care according to clinical protocols and safety.
Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, ON
01.1998 - 01.2013
- Took and recorded blood pressures, temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Following company standards reviewed the patient records for accuracy and completion
- Interviewed patients and recorded medical/personal information on patient records
- Carried out emergency care, rescue, crisis intervention, and tended to wound care
- Worked closely with family and team members to update the patient plan of care
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans, assist with electroconvulsive therapy.
Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, ON
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery
- Assisted surgeons with treatments and surgical operations
- Ensured medical sepsis and sterility of the working field
- Used organizational and time management skills
Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery
- Assisted surgeons with treatments and surgical operations
- Ensured all specimens were handled, stored and documented properly
- Used organizational and time management skills
Registered Practical Nurse, Childbirth Unit
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, ON
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assessed, plan and evaluated
- Appropriate patient care needs
- Safely administered medication via different routes as per doctor’s orders
- Took and recorded vital signs
- Provided care to new mothers and their newborns following the delivery
- Monitored mothers to ensure they are recovering properly, both physically and emotionally
- Educated new mothers and fathers on how to care for their infant, including instruction on breastfeeding, bottle feeding and bathing.
Education
IV Therapy Certification -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON01.2022
Certified in Sclerotherapy -
01.2014
Certified Cosmetic Nurse Injector -
APT Training
01.2014
Conestoga College Perioperative Nursing Certificate -
Conestoga College
01.2010
Registered Practical Nurse -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON01.1996
BCLS Certified -
Skills
- Effective time management
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Customer service adaptability
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional and reliable
- Patient Education
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse, Minor Outpatient Procedures/Local Cystoscopy
St.Mary’s Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Clinic Nurse
Blue Mountain Community Health Centre
11.2021 - 02.2024
Clinical Nurse
Canadian Health Labs
10.2021 - 09.2022
Telehealth Nurse
Switch Health
04.2021 - 07.2021
Clinical Nurse Injector
Breathe Medical Spa
09.2019 - 07.2021
Clinical Nurse Injector
Couture Skin and Body
03.2019 - 11.2020
Clinical Nurse Injector
Waterloo Dermatology
03.2016 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse Injector
Art Med
09.2014 - 07.2019
Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room
Grand River Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Practical Nurse, Childbirth Unit
Grand River Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Grand River Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2013
IV Therapy Certification -
Conestoga College
Certified in Sclerotherapy -
Certified Cosmetic Nurse Injector -
APT Training
Conestoga College Perioperative Nursing Certificate -
Conestoga College
Registered Practical Nurse -
Conestoga College
BCLS Certified -
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