Sydney Johnson
Registered Nurse
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Newly graduated Registered Nurse with 7 years of practical nursing experience, offering 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
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Agency Nurse
Priority Health
Guelph, ON
2022.10 - Current
- Managed the care of assigned patients within the medical, surgical, and emergency departments at Guelph General Hospital
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Explained course of care to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Private Pediatric Nurse
Family Managed Home Care
Waterloo, ON
2021.09 - Current
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
Registered Practical Nurse
Sunbeam Community And Developmental Services
Kitchener, ON
2018.02 - Current
- Organized and managed care of children, youth, adults, and seniors living with complex developmental, intellectual, behavioural, and/or physical disabilities
- Assisted with developmental programming, community outings, activities of daily living, behaviour interventions and medication administration.
- Provided treatments including but not limited to: gastrostomy changes and care, tracheostomy changes and care, oxygen therapy, deep suctioning, intermittent catheterizations, vent application and removal, cough assist, breath stacking, and enteral feedings.
Registered Practical Nurse
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, ON
2021.03 - 2021.11
- Safely administered covid vaccinations, providing education to clients on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Implemented individualized care plan for patients on the palliative care unit, while following physician instructions.
- Provided care to patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities.
Registered Practical Nurse, Medicine Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
Kitchener, ON
2019.08 - 2021.06
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
2019.09 - 2023.04
- Received Adele Turcotte Memorial Award
Practical Nursing -
2014.01 - 2015.12
- Dean's List - second year, 2015
Skills
Intravenous therapy management
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Home care
EMR / EHR
NG tube insertion and management
Catheter management
Blood product administration and management
Point of care glucose testing
Therapeutic communication
Delegation
Utilization of nursing process
Tracheostomy management
Vital Signs
Affiliations
College of Nurses
Registration Number: 23726176
Registered Nurses of Ontario
Registration Number: 19RM2101
Certification
BCLS Training
Timeline
BCLS Training
2023-06
Agency Nurse - Priority Health
2022.10 - Current
Mask Fit
2022-07
Private Pediatric Nurse - Family Managed Home Care
2021.09 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse - Grand River Hospital
2021.03 - 2021.11
Toronto Metropolitan University - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing ,
2019.09 - 2023.04
Registered Practical Nurse, Medicine Unit - St. Mary's General Hospital
2019.08 - 2021.06
Registered Practical Nurse - Sunbeam Community And Developmental Services
2018.02 - Current
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning - Practical Nursing ,
2014.01 - 2015.12