Vanessa Addo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with compelling experience in rendering high level competent patient care, due to vast experience working in variety of medical settings as a PSW, Graduate Nurse Extern, Temporary RN and now as a Registered Nurse, and a team leader. Dedicated to problem solving and meeting the needs of both patients, and patient’s family. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible. Bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and provide appropriate nursing care for optimal health outcome. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Team Leader
Humber Hospital Med/Surg/Onco Unit
12.2022 - Current
- Determined patient care assignments based on patient’s requirements and needs for a unit of 32 patients.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing double-check system for medication administration.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Led continuing education sessions for staff members on relevant topics such as wound care techniques and infection prevention strategies.
- Reviewed care plan on daily bases to ensure appropriate care was rendered to each patient’s needs
- Scheduled staff meeting/rounds, assigned duties and direct staff to resources available to them
- Supervised staff including RNs, RPNs, PSW, and other allied health professions
- Attended programs, educational seminars and workshops on behave of nursing staff
- Identified and provided additional assistance and support to nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and outcomes
- Gave reference on behave of staff nurses who are seeking employment with other hospitals and organizations
- Received, entered, and transcribed physician orders both verbal and written
- Reviewed daily labs and test results with MDs and utilized data as adjunct to physical assessment of patients
- Responsible for admitting and discharging patients
- Frequently acted as preceptor to students.
Independent Nurse Contractor Med/Surg Float
Sunnybrook Health Sciences
12.2022 - Current
- Worked in specialty units such as palliative, cardiology, oncology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, geriatric, veteran unit, trauma, PACU, and Surgical Short Stay unites
- Experience in caring for trauma patients with injuries relating to motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, assaults, gunshots, stabbings, and falls
- Cared for patients on CADD pumps, IV heparin, Vascular devices due to heart surgeries, NG /G tubes etc
- Performed Doppler test on patients on cardiology unit
- Initiated IV therapy to include antibiotic therapy, heparin drip, blood transfusion, and pain management
- Cared for patients on medical oncology unit with complex needs due to various types of cancer such as foley catheterizations, and blood transfusions etc
- Cared for patients on CADD pumps, oxygen therapy, and tracheostomy
- Provided wound care post cardiac procedures and surgeries using aseptic techniques
- Provided accurate clinical documentation
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, med/surg procedures and medications
- Administered medications via PO/IV/IM/SQ/Inhalation
- Performed urinary catheterizations, NG tube insertions, PleurX and abdominal catheter drainage
- Ensured compliance with infection control procedures and hospital safety guidelines
- Prepared patients for surgery by providing pre-operative education and post-operative follow-up care instructions.
- Coordinated with physicians to develop targeted treatment plans that addressed specific health concerns.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Humber River Hospital Med/Surg/Onco Unit
06.2022 - Current
- Provide thorough range of care from wound care, catheterization, tracheostomy care, IV care and many more nursing skills on inpatient unit.
- Oversaw number of nursing students in providing nursing care to cancer and medical patients
- Oriented newly admitted nurses to unit by guiding them on types of nursing skills and care provided on oncology unit
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary such as dieticians, physiotherapist, social workers, and pharmacist in carrying out care/orders, and optimal treatments for patients
- Provide hygiene care, feeding, ambulation assistance and ADLS for patients
- Adhere to hospital protocols, safety guidelines and regulations
- Assess vital signs, perform Head to Toe assessments, prepared patients for CT with contrast and execute routine follow-ups, and document all requisite information
- Experience in administering medications and blood draw from Port-A-Cath
- Experience in wound dressing change and care of patients with midlines, Ports, PICC lines and any vascular Access Device
- Excellent skills in IV-line insertions and therapy
- Chemotherapy certified nurse
- Administration of inpatient chemotherapy
- Performed wound care, ostomy care, nephrostomy and biliary tube flushing and changes.
Education
UNB-HUMBER COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR OF NURSING - BSC Nursing
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Etobicoke, ON09.2018
Skills
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Phlebotomy
- Infection control measures
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN-22558714
- Certificate of Incorporation
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED level HCP
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
- Up to date immunization records
- WHIMIS Safety training
- AODA
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Four Moments for Hand Hygiene
- Person-Centered Care Training for Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
- IV/ CVC/PV training
- Vascular Access Device Training
- Certificate of Appreciation as a Clinical Preceptor
- Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate from De Souza Institute
References Available
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Timeline
Registered Nurse Team Leader
Humber Hospital Med/Surg/Onco Unit
12.2022 - Current
Independent Nurse Contractor Med/Surg Float
Sunnybrook Health Sciences
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Humber River Hospital Med/Surg/Onco Unit
06.2022 - Current
UNB-HUMBER COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR OF NURSING - BSC Nursing
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
- Registered Nurse, RN-22558714
- Certificate of Incorporation
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED level HCP
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
- Up to date immunization records
- WHIMIS Safety training
- AODA
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Four Moments for Hand Hygiene
- Person-Centered Care Training for Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
- IV/ CVC/PV training
- Vascular Access Device Training
- Certificate of Appreciation as a Clinical Preceptor
- Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate from De Souza Institute
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