Tia Deckers

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conduct thorough assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Airway management
• BiPAP, CPAP, Opti-flow
• Care for Intubated patients
• Sedation management and assessments
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decision or end-of-life care serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and the loved ones.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Nasal gastric and oral gastric tubes management and insertion
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Kangaroo pumps
• PCA & Epidurals
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Bedside Procedures (chest tubes, central lines, intubation, wound debridement, ECHO, TEE, Cardioversion and Defibrillation)
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Clinical Protocols and Nursing Directives
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Restraints & Positioning
• Code Blue
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• ECG’s and interpretation
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Assisting with Trillium Gift of Life
• Assessing, removing and managing patient access.
• Prevented the spread of infection by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices while providing care.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members while contributing to a positive work environment and high quality patient care.

• Collected forensic evidence and acted as a factual witness in a court of law.
• Recorded details regarding medications, injuries, STI testing and treatment, discharge and follow up care, identified infectious diseases, & performed evidence collection with photography to keep patient charts updated.
• Performed prepubescent genital examinations, strangulation assessments & Gynecological examinations, while providing counseling and support.
• Transgender care
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and law enforcement to develop comprehensive treatment and safety plans for complex patients.
• 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.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting assessments on pediatric patients.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

• Administering: oral, rectal, vaginal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, sublingual, and buccal medication
• Wound care
• Catheterization and catheter care
• Delegating to unregulated care providers
• Palliative care
• Accessing for edema, ascites, inflammation, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, medication interactions and medication allergies etc
• Patient safety
• Patient requisitions
• POCT
• RAI
• Point Click Care Charting

Medicine & Surgery Inpatients

• 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.
• Blood, platelets & plasma transfusions
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identified changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Assessments: GI, Respiratory, Neuro, Cardio, Urology, etc
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• ECG interpretation
• Collaborating with Dr. Wignall while working as his assistant in his Urology clinic.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during palliation and Medical Assistance in Dying.
• Post-operative care
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
• Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, wound dressing, & accessing porta catheters.
• Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• MOCA testing
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Mental Health

• Evaluated healthcare needs, restraints, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Conducted behaviour mapping, coordinated care plans, & psychosocial and psychiatric assessments.
• 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.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk patients throughout their hospital stay.
• Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action while using GPA and CPI.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

• Phlembotomy
• Data entry
• Collection
• Blood cultures
• Sorting
• Analysis
• Customer service
• Echocardiograms
• Holter monitors

• Surgical Care
• Day Surgery
• Impatient Psychiatry
• Psychogeriatric Unit
• Women and Child Care Unit
• Labor and Delivery
• NICN
• Dressing changes
• Client care
• Wound care
• Dain removal
• Auscultating chest sounds
• ADL’s
• Patient safety
• Admissions and discharges
• Maintaining IV’s
• Running medication below the drip chamber
• Administering oral, rectal, vaginal, SC and IM medication
• Determining irregular heart rhythms
• Accessing for edema, ascites, inflammation, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, medication interactions and medication allergies
• Discontinuing IV’s
• Fundal Assessments
• Breast feeding
• Assisting with liver biopsy’s
• Post-operative care: TURPS, Vasectomies, EGD, Colonoscopy, Gynecological, Dental, Pediatrics’, cardiac catheterizations
• Catheterization
• Health Teaching in Women and Child: Car seat safety, shaken baby syndrome, breast feeding initiatives