Virginia Eby
Simcoe,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dr. Mary Randazzo
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Main focus was childhood immunizations, but also administered adult vaccinations. Preventative screening was also a large focus.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions.
- Managed front office, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and managing day to day computer needs, deciding priorities based on assessments of reports, consults etc. Consulted with MD regarding decisions related to care needs. Processed all medication orders.
Care Coordinator
Home Care And Community Support Services
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, working both in hospital and community settings, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions/assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Home Care
06.2001 - 08.2007
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Worked for several months in the nursing care center in Brantford as well as having a caseload in the community.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Scarborough Grace Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON06.1995
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Planning
- Licensed RN
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dr. Mary Randazzo
11.2023 - 04.2024
Care Coordinator
Home Care And Community Support Services
08.2007 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Home Care
06.2001 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse
Scarborough Grace Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
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