Susette` Ebidag
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Foothills Medical Center
12.2008 - 04.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Butuan Doctors' College
Butuan City, Philippines04.1991
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Healthcare technology
- Ethical decision-making
- Stress management
- Surgical patient care
- Parental education
- Quality improvement
- Premature infant care
- Continuous learning
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
- Congenital defect care
- Family-centered care
- Conflict resolution
- Feeding support
- Patient assessment
- Blood transfusion
- Medication administration
- Cultural competence
- Intravenous therapy
- Time management
- Ventilator management
- Nursing documentation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Oxygen therapy
- Effective communication
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Critical thinking
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Setup
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Critical Care RN certificate
Additional Information
Dedicated NICU nurse with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate care to critically ill newborns and premature infants. skilled in managing complex medical cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes.
Timeline
Volunteer
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Foothills Medical Center
12.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Butuan Doctors' College
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Critical Care RN certificate
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