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Tracy O’Donnell

Registered Nurse
2930 King Street, Caledon,Ontario

Summary

Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Almost 25 years of experience in various settings including hospital and home care, doctor’s offices, telehealth, community and post-secondary education. Effective leadership, problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills. Able to function independently & as a multidisciplinary team member with good assessment skills. Current BCLS & RNAO Membership. Efficient in Client / family-centred Care, health promotion & teaching skills. Willing to participate in in-service education programs. Desire to commit to innovation within healthcare, patient well-being, and optimal health. Exceptional attendance, punctuality, and organisation including the prioritisation of daily tasks/work. Willingness to attend training for OCAN and GAINS

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sheridan College
Brampton, Ontario
04.2005 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for full client care, advanced in clinical skills and practiced self-reflection
  • Performed physical and neurological assessments and provided client centred care for patients
  • Performed technical skills such as: monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy and vaccination clinics
  • Provided various interventions such sexual health teaching and infection control
  • Managing patient care by recognizing and identifying clients’ needs regarding medical clearances for academic placements
  • Collaborated with outside sources such as Peel and Halton Public Health to participate in the implementation of methods to increase optimal healthcare for patients and create healthy work environments
  • Team-leading, unit scheduler
  • Created and implemented procedures to facilitate vaccination clinics with faculty of high risk programs
  • Member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety team from, 2012-2018
  • Attended committees related to clinical practice such as Ontario College and University Health Professionals, Peel Public Health Pandemic Planning
  • Worked with the provincial program called Leave the Pack Behind, (a smoking cessation initiative) bringing both the Oakville and Brampton Campuses of the college on board and successfully running annual campaigns and contests (2 time provincial winner of the grand prize)

Registered Nurse

Telehealth Ontario
02.2001 - 04.2005
  • Provided over the phone health advice to callers all over Ontario
  • Independently determined level of care needed by the caller
  • Initiated 911 services to callers experiencing life-threatening health concerns or mental health crises and offered support and reassurance while awaiting EMS
  • Consistently operated at optimal provincial call times

Registered Nurse

Lyndhurst Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided direct patient care to adults with newly acquired spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed rehabilitation nursing care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Garden Centre Staff Member

Peel Hardware and Supply
Caledon, Ontario
07.2017 - Current
  • Retail position within the garden centre area of the hardware store where I became expert in a field outside of my training in health care, and beyond expectations provided by my employer
  • Worker member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety team for 4 years
  • Responsible for training of new staff, as well as annual training for workers via Zoom in aspects of health and safety, as well as government mandated training (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, and Anti-Discrimination and Harassment)
  • Trusted to lead and direct other team members
  • Self-sufficient and able to run the department independently
  • Authorised to make decisions regarding sales and supplies

Education

Diploma - Nursing

R.N.) Humber College
01.1988 - 01.1991

Joint Occupational Health and Safety Part 1 and 2 certification - undefined

Certificate in Animal Care - undefined

Sheridan College
01.1997 - 01.1998

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities training - undefined

Anti-Harassment and Discrimination training - undefined

Basic Life Support CPR training - undefined

Hockey Development Centre for Ontario Coach/Trainer course - undefined

Skills

Patient and family advocacy

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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lyndhurst Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Garden Centre Staff Member

Peel Hardware and Supply
07.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sheridan College
04.2005 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

Telehealth Ontario
02.2001 - 04.2005

Certificate in Animal Care - undefined

Sheridan College
01.1997 - 01.1998

Diploma - Nursing

R.N.) Humber College
01.1988 - 01.1991

Joint Occupational Health and Safety Part 1 and 2 certification - undefined

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities training - undefined

Anti-Harassment and Discrimination training - undefined

Basic Life Support CPR training - undefined

Hockey Development Centre for Ontario Coach/Trainer course - undefined

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