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Tinashe Ndoro

Thornhill,ON

Summary

Experienced and professionally trained RN with 20 years experience ensuring high standards of care to an Adult population in Critical care settings (MSICU, CVICU, CCU).

Licensed in various provinces in Canada with strong clinical and people skills. Utilized skills Critical care settings in hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario as well as in the United Kingdom. Critical care Travel RN experience Edmonton Alberta and in a rural setting in Burin Newfoundland. Desire to utilize expertise as an Critical care Nurse and efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Critical Care RN

SRTMedstaff, Priority Healthcare , Carecor Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2017
  • Care of adult patients requiring ; non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation ; trauma patients, post surgical patients (Trauma, cardiac , neuro,GI, GU , ENT), medical emergencies (Neuro, Respiratory, GI, GU).Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Provide Acute and Critical care for up to 2 ICU patients , and families.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

Travel RN, ICU

Goodwill Staffing & Recruitment
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Care of adult patients requiring ; non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation ; trauma patients, post surgical patients (Trauma, cardiac , neuro,GI, GU , ENT), medical emergencies (Neuro, Respiratory, GI, GU).Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
  • Served as an advocate for the rights and wishes of critically ill patients throughout their time at the facility.
  • Administered life-saving medications and treatments, adhering to strict protocols.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care as mandated by regulatory standards.

Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse

911 Nursing GTA , Toronto Ontario Canada
12.2022 - 01.2023



  • Rural 4 bed ICU floated to Medical floor and ER to assist staff.
  • Stabilize acute and critically ill adult and pediatric patients before transfer to St John Health Sciences Centre Newfoundland or discharge home.
  • Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
  • Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.


Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Goodwill Staffing & Recruitment
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advances in critical care nursing practices.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care as mandated by regulatory standards.
  • Administered life-saving medications and treatments, adhering to strict protocols.
  • Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, stabilizing patients with critical interventions.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.
  • Improved recovery times with personalized care plans and diligent monitoring.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients to develop individualized care plans that addressed their unique needs.
  • Managed critical patient monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate tracking of vital signs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering a compassionate environment.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals across departments for seamless patient care transitions.
  • Conducted detailed assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care delivery.
  • Served as an advocate for the rights and wishes of critically ill patients throughout their time at the facility.

RN, ICU

York Region Hospital
07.2007 - 01.2012
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform targeted interventions and support holistic care approaches.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
  • Administered medications accurately according to physician orders while closely monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions.

RN, ICU

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2006 - 01.2007
  • Care of adult patients requiring ; non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation ; trauma patients, post surgical patients (Trauma, cardiac , neuro,GI, GU , ENT), medical emergencies (Neuro, Respiratory, GI, GU).Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Provide Acute and Critical care for up to 2 ICU patients , and families.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

RN, CVICU

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
10.2005 - 03.2006
  • Managed ventilators for mechanically ventilated patients, collaborating with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as required for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Optimized resource utilization within the unit by assisting with equipment management and inventory control efforts.
  • Contributed to reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care coordination for CVICU patients.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in the CVICU setting, sharing expertise and providing guidance on best practices.

RN, ICU

Sandwell General Hospital
02.2004 - 09.2005
  • Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating staff assignments and efficiently managing workload distribution.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing costs associated with ICU care delivery.
  • Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
  • Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.

Education

Certified Nurse in Critical Care -

Canadian Nurses Association
Ottawa, Canada
2010

Critical Care Certificate - Nursing

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2007

Nursing

De Montfort University
Leicester ,UK
10.2003

Skills

  • Certified critical care nurse (Critical care certificate George Brown 2007 CNA 2010)
  • ACLS 07/2024 ,BLS 07/2024
  • Strong clinical judgment, team player , high level of autonomy, patient/family focused, professional bedside manner
  • Acute care and Critical nursing (MSICU, CCU, CVICU) nursing expertise
  • Proficient with numerous EHR systems:

EPIC (Connect care), Meditech, Cerner, Metavision, Sunrise Clinical

Use of medication distribution equipment: Omni-cell, Pixsys

  • Rural experience ICU, assisting in Medical and Surgical floors as well is ER (within scope)

Timeline

Travel RN, ICU

Goodwill Staffing & Recruitment
10.2023 - 03.2024

Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse

911 Nursing GTA , Toronto Ontario Canada
12.2022 - 01.2023

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Goodwill Staffing & Recruitment
07.2022 - 09.2022

Agency Critical Care RN

SRTMedstaff, Priority Healthcare , Carecor Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2017

RN, ICU

York Region Hospital
07.2007 - 01.2012

RN, ICU

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2006 - 01.2007

RN, CVICU

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
10.2005 - 03.2006

RN, ICU

Sandwell General Hospital
02.2004 - 09.2005

Certified Nurse in Critical Care -

Canadian Nurses Association

Critical Care Certificate - Nursing

George Brown College

Nursing

De Montfort University

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