Tracy-Lyn Bootle
Registered Practical Nurse
Kingston,Ontario
Summary
Motivated Registered Practical Nurse with over 20 years experience looking to find a second career in a dynamic rewarding position. I have spent most of my working years helping others in achieving their best overall mental and physical well being within their independent limitations. I am very keen on having a position as either a Medical Adjudicator or a Disability Case Manager. If there is more education desired I'd be happy to achieve this to better represent your company. Certain courses I am contemplating are "Complex Disability Case Management" through the University of Guelph and/or "Introduction to Pension Plans" through Humber College. Having been through spinal surgery I am currently seeking a remote position. Thank you for your time and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Care (previously Kingston Psychiatric Hospital)
Kingston
02.1999 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient physical and mental health status.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Monitored mental health status and assisted in determining criminal responsibility for the leading Psychiatrist and the Court.
- Educated patients about their conditions and provided support to families of patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for individualized patient care plans.
- Developed comprehensive discharge planning for patients transitioning out of the healthcare facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their family members during difficult times.
- Conducted regular rounds in order to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated a commitment to professional development through attendance at workshops, conferences, seminars .
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and staff members
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Promoted independence, safety and overall well being for patients with mild to severe mental illness including but not limited to bipolar disorder , personality disorders , and schizophrenia.
- Assessed for suicidal and homicidal ideation
- Prepared detailed nursing reports for the review board.
- Worked both independently and in collaboration with a diverse health care team.
Owner/Operator (Time to Laugh Comedy Club)
Myself & previous husband
Kingston, Ontario
04.2005 - 10.2014
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Tended to and selected Canadian talent from Yuk Yuk's head office
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies in collaboration with local Radio, Hotels, and Newspapers.
Registered Practical Nurse
Corrections Canada
Kingston, Ontario
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient physical and mental health status in the prison environment.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Conducted regular rounds in order to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions with assistance of Correctional Officers.
Registered Practical Nurse
Fairmount Nursing Home
Kingston, Ontario
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed when providing nursing care.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their family members during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, staff members and external stakeholders.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Supervised and mentored Health Care Aides on my team.
- Completed my Nursing Consolidation at this location and was hired immediately.
Health Care Aide
(I believe the agency is no longer in existence)
Montreal , Quebec
01.1993 - 06.1996
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating in various settings.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Worked in various settings including a Nunnery, group homes for the extremely developmentally disabled and provided some home care.
- Was trained at the Montreal General Hospital.
Education
Training With The National Alliance of Mental Illness - Psychiatric Nursing
Workplace Training
Kingston, ON01-2009
Addictions And Mental Health - Nursing
Canadian Mental Health Association
01-2008
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON01-2006
Certificate in International Trauma Life Support For Emergency Care Providers - Nursing in The Corrections System
Corrections Canada
Kingston, ON01-2005
R.P.N Psychiatric Nursing Certificate With Distinction - Psychiatric Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Brockville, ON01-1999
R.P.N Certificate With Distinction - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON01-1998
Health Care Aide Certificate - Health Care
Centre Specialise Pour Preposes Aux Beneficiaries SVP
Montreal, QC01-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology 261 (Social Problems)
Concordia University
Montreal, QCSkills
- Physical and Mental health Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to earn trust from difficult patients
- Skillful at de-escalation techniques
- Willingness to gain knowledge in unfamiliar territory
- Able and willing to adapt to changes in technology in the workplace
- Knowledgeable in identifying patient needs outside my scope and refer to the appropriate resources
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Corrections Canada
05.2011 - 07.2013
Owner/Operator (Time to Laugh Comedy Club)
Myself & previous husband
04.2005 - 10.2014
Registered Practical Nurse
Providence Care (previously Kingston Psychiatric Hospital)
02.1999 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Fairmount Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.2001
Health Care Aide
(I believe the agency is no longer in existence)
01.1993 - 06.1996
Training With The National Alliance of Mental Illness - Psychiatric Nursing
Workplace Training
Addictions And Mental Health - Nursing
Canadian Mental Health Association
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Certificate in International Trauma Life Support For Emergency Care Providers - Nursing in The Corrections System
Corrections Canada
R.P.N Psychiatric Nursing Certificate With Distinction - Psychiatric Nursing
St. Lawrence College
R.P.N Certificate With Distinction - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Health Care Aide Certificate - Health Care
Centre Specialise Pour Preposes Aux Beneficiaries SVP
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology 261 (Social Problems)
Concordia University