Tenisha Oconnor
Ajax,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered practical Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Care Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of illness progression through clear communication and education.
- Conducted family meetings to discuss goals of care, facilitating collaborative decision-making processes among all involved parties.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and optimal care coordination.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring side effects closely, resulting in effective symptom management without unnecessary complications.
- Mentored new nurses entering the field of palliative care, sharing knowledge and experiences to facilitate their growth as healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in providing palliative care services tailored to the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Educated fellow healthcare professionals on the principles of palliative care, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive care.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
Registered Practical Nurse
North York General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Health
12.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Practical Nurse
The Wexford
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, ON10.2019
Skills
- Dressing Application
- Patient Care Assessment
- Wound Dressing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
• Mental Health Nursing Certificate (Durham College)
• BLS (CPR)
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Blood Administration
• RNAO Best Practice Champion
• RPNAO
• Licensed with the CNO
Contact
Ajax, ON L1S 7H7
Education
Oshawa, ON
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Care Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
North York General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Health
12.2019 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
The Wexford
09.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Durham College