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Tara Agler

Grimsby,Canada

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 assess patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled at working with patients and their caregivers to assess their needs and goals of care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Niagara Emergency Medical Services
02.2019 - Current
  • Working with the first group of Emergency Communications Nurses in Canada
  • Triaging low acuity 911 calls, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time using the right resources
  • Involved with the Community Paramedic teams in Niagara
  • Assisted with the development and implementation of the Emergency Nurse Communication System at Niagara Emergency Medical Services

Registered Nurse

Hamilton Health Sciences
02.2016 - 01.2020
  • Provided direct patient care in ER setting, from resuscitation procedures to care for the walking wounded
  • Involved triaging patients, care for trauma patients of all ages as well as cardiac monitoring, ECG, IVs and bloodwork
  • Advocated for patients and their families, provided health teaching to patients and caregivers of all age groups

Registered Nurse

St.Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
12.1994 - 02.2016
  • Provided direct patient care in acute medicine-Clinical Teaching Unit, and ICU settings
  • RN for satellite Stroke Prevention Clinic. Provided comprehensive health assessments and health teaching to patients at high risk for Stroke or those who had a TIA/CVA
  • In charge of nursing team on both day and night shifts of a thirty bed medical unit
  • Communicated with various members of the health care team and provided health teaching, emotional and physical support of my patients and their caregivers

Education

Registered Nurse -

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
04.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.1990

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement
  • Program Development
  • Team Leading

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Niagara Emergency Medical Services
02.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hamilton Health Sciences
02.2016 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

St.Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
12.1994 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

McMaster University

Registered Nurse -

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

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