Stephanie Odirah
Sault Ste. Marie,Ontario
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Practical Nurse with more than four years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Extendicare Maple View
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
01.2018 - 01.2023
- A strong commitment to delivering patient-centered care, ensuring each individual's unique needs and preferences are addressed with empathy and respect
- Proficient in all stages of the nursing process, from assessment and diagnosis to planning, implementation, and evaluation, to ensure the best possible care for patients
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies, empowering them to actively participate in their health management
- Deliver nursing services within the defined scope of practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Swiftly respond to crisis situations, particularly when dealing with severe mental health and behavioral issues, employing effective de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved parties.
Nurse Preceptor
Extendicare Maple View
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided guidance and support to new nurses during their orientation period.
- Conducted performance evaluations for preceptees on a regular basis.
- Instructed preceptees on policies and procedures, as well as professional standards of practice.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while providing direct patient care to preceptees.
- Mentored preceptees by modeling effective communication techniques with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Student Nurse Surgical Unit
Sault Area Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored vital signs, assessments and lab results of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
Personal Support Worker Home Care
Paramed Home Health Care
Sault Ste Marie, ON
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided learning independent living skills related to activities of daily living skills related to activities of daily living, social skills, health, safety, food preparation and chores
- Worked closely with the family to develop and implement the client's
- Documented client progress in reaching goals in through and timely manner
- Reported client's status to case manger
- Provided assistive care to a client who is diagnosed with Dementia and other medical conditions.
Personal Support Worker Retirement Home
Neutral Rehabilitation Group
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide personal care to client
- Provide social, emotional, and cognitive support to client's aid household chores
- Utilizes proper body mechanism in lifting or transferring client's
- Aid in food preparation.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Sault College
06.2019
High School Diploma -
Great Lakes College
Toronto, ON06.2014
Skills
- Adaptability
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Commitment
- Critical Thinking
- Health Advocacy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Mental Health
- Multitasking
- Nursing Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- Care Planning
- Quick Learning
- Teamwork
Certification
- First Aid and CPR, St John's, 08/2022, 08/2024
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- IV Therapy
- GPA
- Palliative Care
- Mask Fit
Personal Information
Title: Registered Practical Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Chris Hadfield
Timeline
Nurse Preceptor
Extendicare Maple View
03.2021 - 05.2022
Student Nurse Surgical Unit
Sault Area Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Practical Nurse
Extendicare Maple View
01.2018 - 01.2023
Personal Support Worker Home Care
Paramed Home Health Care
06.2017 - 11.2018
Personal Support Worker Retirement Home
Neutral Rehabilitation Group
01.2016 - 12.2017
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Sault College
High School Diploma -
Great Lakes College
- First Aid and CPR, St John's, 08/2022, 08/2024
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- IV Therapy
- GPA
- Palliative Care
- Mask Fit
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