Teena Mary K. Joseph
Strathroy,ON
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in long term care. Also has been in a leadership role for almost 5 years in LTC with proven skills enhancing resident care and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Strathmere Lodge
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess residents and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis of diseases, exploring treatment options in collaboration with the physicians and families.
- Updated patient charts regarding changes in care to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients in palliative care.
- Maintained continuity of care with proper communication with team members, residents and their families.
- Completed procedures according to the policies of the lodge and followed appropriate techniques.
- Followed infection control practices to detect and prevent spread of infections as early as possible.
Clinical Resource Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor
IERHA- East Gate Lodge
08.2017 - 04.2022
- In collaboration with Manager of care, supervised nursing department including RNs, RPNs and PSWs at the lodge in their day to day operations of providing care.
- Mentored newly hired nurses and PSWS on facility's processes and procedures while providing valuable feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Ensured policies and procedures are followed effectively by all staff at the lodge.
- Evaluated and completed occurrence reports to reduce risks and prevent injuries.
- Attended quality assurance team meetings and helped Manager to implement new changes to the facility.
- Prepared and conducted medication reviews for all residents quarterly in collaboration with the physician and the pharmacist.
- In coordination with ward clerk, assessed and maintained nursing supplies.
- Ensured excellent communication with the resident families in a timely manner.
- Developed comprehensive care plan focused on resident's needs.
- Carry out admission process
- Assisted doctor in rounds, transcribed orders and followed up with effectiveness of treatments.
- Conducted resident and chart audits to ensure adherence with Standards of Long term care Act.
- Took over assigned duties and responsibilities of the Manager in her absence.
Registered Nurse
IERHA- Pine Falls Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Triaged and treated high volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained clear communication with team members, patients and their families.
- Administered various clinical procedures and treatments according to the Physicians orders.
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions, vital signs and recovery progress.
- Demonstrated excellent physical assessment skills.
- 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.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Assisted Physicians in performing various procedures such as intubation,Paracentesis, application of casts, suturing and intraosseous cannulation.
- Applied monitored and interpreted EKG readings within the scope of practice.
Registered Nurse
IERHA- East Gate Lodge
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided direct nursing care to residents including administration of medications, wound dressings, foley insertion and maintenance etc.
- Monitored residents for any change in conditions and initialized treatments in collaboration with the doctor.
- Ensured continuous monitoring of treatment effectiveness.
- Guided PSWs to work towards achieving goals of care.
- Worked in Dementia unit majority of the time and worked towards behavioural management.
- Took the role of nurse in charge while working evenings, nights and weekends.
- Developed and updated resident care plan according to their individual needs.
Registered Nurse
IERHA- Lac Du Bonnet PCH
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Worked as full time Night nurse and nurse in charge on duty.
- Worked as the IP&C coordinator for the facility
- Managed direct resident care including administration of medications providing treatments.
- Assessed residents and communicated concerns to the physician to establish treatments and procedures.
- Maintained communication with team members, residents and families
- Established resident focused care plans
- Ensured good quality nursing care is provided consistently.
- Helped families and residents feel comfortable in stressful situations especially during end of life care.
Registered Nurse
Kristu Jayanti Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Worked as a staff nurse in pediatric and obstetric units.
- Conducted physical examinations and collected data during admissions.
- Ensured patient assessments, treatments and evaluation of outcomes are continued during hospitalization.
- Administered medications, treatments and procedures according to doctor's orders.
- Maintained newborn care and closely monitored mother and child for any complications.
- Responded to emergency situations with critical thinking to provide optimal care.
- Administered oral, IV and IM medications to newborns and pediatric patients.
- Assessed and prepped obstetric patients for child birth ( VBAC and C-section)
- Closely monitored pediatric patients for worsening of symptoms and contacted physicians immediately with any concerns.
- Assisted physicians prenatal and postnatal care.
- Worked towards early recovery and discharge of patients.
- Provided teaching to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
IndiaSkills
- Leadership and management experience
- Acute care and long term care experience
- Palliative Care education
- Wound Care level 2 education
- Experience as Infection control and prevention Nurse
- Updated Immunization education and skills
- Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft word and EMR systems
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong critical thinking skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Strathmere Lodge
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Resource Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor
IERHA- East Gate Lodge
08.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
IERHA- Pine Falls Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
IERHA- East Gate Lodge
07.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
IERHA- Lac Du Bonnet PCH
09.2012 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Kristu Jayanti Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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