Terri Reid

• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation. (ICU during Covid pandemic)
• Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
• Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Pre-operative experience performing patient full medical assessments, labs, EKG, and vital signs to make sure they are optimized and safe for surgery under ANA guidelines and recommendations
• Preparing patients for the operating room on the day of surgery safely and in a timely manner. Reviewing medical history, completing the OR checklist, VS, saline locks, pre-op medications.

Acquired Skills

ACLS Oct 2023

Registered Nursing Emergency Certification Aug 1996

CNA Certification March 2000 - 2020

TNCC Certification 2013

ENPC Certification 2017

Defibrillation and Life Saving Drugs 2017

Canadian Level 5 Triage and Acuity Scale 2017

Preceptorship Certification December 2004

Mens Medical Sept 1988 - June 1990

Emergency Department Full time June 1990 - Oct 2005

Casual Oct 2005 - Nov 2010

Please refer to same job description from Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre