Victoria Guido
Burlington,ON
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to stakeholders across organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
- Reviewed company policies and procedures regularly to ensure alignment with inclusion objectives and compliance with relevant laws or regulations.
- Facilitated ongoing conversations about diversity through town hall meetings and internal forums dedicated to discussing these topics openly among employees.
- Established a more inclusive workplace environment by conducting regular employee training and workshops on cultural sensitivity and unconscious bias.
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the NICU, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall unit performance.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for neonatal patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and specialized knowledge of neonatal care techniques.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs by collaborating with physicians to ensure appropriate interventions were implemented promptly when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses to stay current on best practices and emerging trends within neonatal nursing.
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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 to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Region Of Waterloo Public Health And Emergency Services
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Explained medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering COVID-19 Vaccine.
Education
Master of Nursing - Clinical
University of Toronto
Toronto, None11-2023
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Perinatal Nursing (Neonatal)
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, None01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mcmaster University
Hamilton, None04-2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Care planning
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- NRP Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E Neonatal Educational Program
- Psychological First Aid training, Red Cross Canada November 2020
- RNAO Breastfeeding Course January 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Region Of Waterloo Public Health And Emergency Services
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Master of Nursing - Clinical
University of Toronto
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Perinatal Nursing (Neonatal)
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mcmaster University
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