Tammy Foster
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
2022.07 - Current
- Currently working under the NRT Mental Health Team for Forensic Unit, Adult Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trust and rapport.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
Registered Practical Nurse
Central North Correctional Centre
2006.07 - 2022.05
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and necessary equipment were available as needed.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Practical Nurse
Dawson Court
2005.06 - 2006.07
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital
2005.06 - 2005.10
Education
Nursing
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON06.2005
Skills
- Mental Health Care
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
Certification
Licensed Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario - January 2006 to December 31, 2023
Current Certification of NVCI and A.S.I.S.T
Current Certification in BCLS
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
2022.07 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Central North Correctional Centre
2006.07 - 2022.05
Registered Practical Nurse
Dawson Court
2005.06 - 2006.07
Registered Practical Nurse
Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital
2005.06 - 2005.10
Nursing
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Licensed Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario - January 2006 to December 31, 2023
Current Certification of NVCI and A.S.I.S.T
Current Certification in BCLS
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