Susan Currie-Smylie
595507 4th Line Ravenna,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment, including treatment of individuals with addiction. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and a respectful attitude.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Vaccine Clinic
Royal Victoria Hospital
Barrie, ON
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians/co-workers to quickly assess patients and administer COVID vaccines according as per medical directive in place, while staying current with rapidly changing directives.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on vaccine options, product data as provided and recommended by Public Health.
- Assess/monitor patients and determine next course of action for those individuals experiencing adverse events post vaccine administration.
- Administer PCR testing to individuals at Sperling Drive in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Office Registered Nurse
South of the Bay Family Practice
Collingwood, ON
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Registered Nurse- Summer Relief
Collingwood Cardiology
Collingwood, ON
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests, entering anticipated services and documenting current medications into patient record.
- Performed electrocardiograms
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitors and connected patient to analyzer. On return visit removed holter, downloaded recording into computer.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
Nurse Lead
Georgian Bay Endoscopy
Collingwood, ON
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Supervised, scheduled and directed day-to- day operations of clinic, including motivating quality performance from nursing staff.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion, Venipuncture and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote clinic-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
Office Nurse Manager
Cobblestone Clinic-Cardiology Clinic
Vernon, BC
10.2004 - 04.2015
- Managed day-to-day operation of fast paced clinic.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests, entering anticipated services and documenting current medications into patient record.
- Administered electrocardiogram on each patient prior to their office visit with their Cardiologist.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer. On return visit removed holter, downloaded recording into computer.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours to accommodate patients/staff.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Office Research Nurse, directed all office studies, gathered patient data, testing and submitted to research companies.
Registered Nurse
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston
05.1986 - 08.2004
- Post Anesthetic Recovery Care 1998-2004
- Same Day Admission 1998-2004
- Interventional Radiology-Conscious sedation/monitoring 1999-2002
- Pacemaker Insertion-Conscious sedation/monitoring 2001
- Neonatal Intensive Care 1988-1998
- Neurosurgery/Cardiothoracic 1986-1988
- Floated to Emergency, ICU and Pediatrics if were short staffed.
Education
Critical Care Nursing Diploma
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ONPost Anesthetic Recovery Care
St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON1997
Nursing Management of The At Risk Neonate
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ONDiploma of Nursing - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Brockville, ONBusiness
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BCSkills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Experience dispensing Methadone
- Empathetic to individuals/families living with addiction
- Work collaboratively with physicians and other members of interdisciplinary team
- Solid critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Experience working with addiction clients in Family Physician clinic
- Experience performing ECG's and applying Holter monitors
Affiliations
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Certification
- CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support completed 2016
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Vaccine Clinic
Royal Victoria Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Office Registered Nurse
South of the Bay Family Practice
08.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse- Summer Relief
Collingwood Cardiology
07.2016 - 11.2016
Nurse Lead
Georgian Bay Endoscopy
06.2015 - 02.2016
Office Nurse Manager
Cobblestone Clinic-Cardiology Clinic
10.2004 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
Kingston General Hospital
05.1986 - 08.2004
Critical Care Nursing Diploma
St. Lawrence College
Post Anesthetic Recovery Care
St. Lawrence College
Nursing Management of The At Risk Neonate
University of Ottawa
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Business
Okanagan College
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