TARA WORGAN
Milton,ON
Summary
Public Health Nurse dedicated to promoting community health through prevention and educational outreach. Effective mentor focused on fostering a positive and collaborative organizational culture. Dedicated to promoting health and health services through education, special services, and preventive health care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse – Immunization Services
The Region of Halton
03.2021 - Current
- Works collaboratively within Halton Region’s school based vaccination program, Community ISPA Clinics and Covid-19 clinics performing such duties as clinic coordinator, vaccine coordinator, immunizer and vaccination preparation
- Experience in providing health education about, and administration of, school-based vaccines (Hep B, HPV, and Meningococcal vaccines), ISPA-required vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines
- Experience in reviewing and assessing immunization records in Panorama
- Knowledge of the current Ontario Publicly Funded immunization Schedule
- Safely administers vaccines according to medical directives and best practice guidelines
- Maintains privacy of all clients ensuring accurate documentation in m-IMMS, Panorama, and COVaxOn.
Registered Nurse – Medical/ Surgical Department
Halton Healthcare – Milton District Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided professional nursing care and assistance for a diverse patient population on a busy medical/surgical department
- Delivered health teaching to patients regarding diagnoses and medications
- Demonstrated teamwork by working collaboratively with fellow colleagues, physicians and allied healthcare workers to ensure exemplary care for all clients
- Safely administered medications as scheduled per agency policies and procedures
- Telemetry trained.
Registered Nurse – Nursing Resource Team
Halton Healthcare – Oakville, Milton, Georgetown Sites
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided professional nursing care and assistance for patients on various medical, complex care, rehabilitation and palliative units throughout the Halton Healthcare organization
- Delivered health teaching to patients regarding diagnoses and medications
- Safely administered medications as scheduled per agency policies and guidelines
- Demonstrated adaptability by working collaboratively with different team members throughout the organization.
CTU West Medicine/ Emergency Department – Practicum
St. Joseph’s Hospital – Charlton Campus
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided professional care and assistance for a diverse patient population on a busy medical unit
- Delivered health teaching to patients regarding diagnoses and medications
- Safely administered medications as scheduled, including IV, strictly following agency guidelines
- Completed a month rotation in the Emergency Department, prioritizing care to a wide variety and acuity of patients
- Performing ECG’s, administering medications, monitoring patient status, providing therapeutic communication.
Acute Mental Health - Practicum
St. Joseph’s Hospital – West 5th Campus
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided professional care and assistance for patients with acute mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol and drug addiction, dementia and personality disorders
- Administered medications and maintained security of narcotics
- Performed mental status assessments on patients establishing trust and maintaining professional, therapeutic relationships
- Strictly followed agency guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, colleagues and self at all times.
Education
Registered Nurse Lactation Nursing Certificate – Breastfeeding -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON05.2024
Registered Nurse Perinatal Nursing Certificate - High Risk Obstetrics - undefined
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON12.2019
Coronary Care Level 1 - undefined
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON04.2016
Skills
- Registered Nurse (College of Nurses of Ontario)
- Experience working in public health, medicine, surgical, mental health, post-partum and emergency units
- Committed to continuing education
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service and de-escalation skills
- Computer skills; Panorama, Siebel, PHIX, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Skillful in the areas of clinical practice, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Certification
- CPR-C / HCP / AED Level C, Region of Halton, 08/2023
- Breastfeeding Level 1, Baby Friendly Initiative Ontario, 07/2016
- CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Training, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 05/2019
- Mask Fit Certified, Region of Halton, 03/2023
Affiliations
Registered Nurse with Ontario College of Nurses, 03/2020, present
Volunteer Experience
- Milton District Hospital, Volunteer, 10/2017, 12/2022, Information Desk – Main Entrance, Assisting visitors to the hospital with way-finding and providing information
- McMaster University, Peer Mentor/Volunteer, 09/2018, 09/2019, Faculty recommended peer mentor, Mentored/ supported first year nursing students to help students adjust and succeed within the nursing program
Languages
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical/ Surgical Department
Halton Healthcare – Milton District Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
Public Health Nurse – Immunization Services
The Region of Halton
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Nursing Resource Team
Halton Healthcare – Oakville, Milton, Georgetown Sites
07.2020 - 04.2021
CTU West Medicine/ Emergency Department – Practicum
St. Joseph’s Hospital – Charlton Campus
09.2019 - 12.2019
Acute Mental Health - Practicum
St. Joseph’s Hospital – West 5th Campus
05.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse Lactation Nursing Certificate – Breastfeeding -
Mohawk College
Registered Nurse Perinatal Nursing Certificate - High Risk Obstetrics - undefined
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Coronary Care Level 1 - undefined
Fleming College
- CPR-C / HCP / AED Level C, Region of Halton, 08/2023
- Breastfeeding Level 1, Baby Friendly Initiative Ontario, 07/2016
- CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Training, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 05/2019
- Mask Fit Certified, Region of Halton, 03/2023
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