Wendy Owoo
Calgary,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing professional with extensive clinical experience and leadership capabilities. Skilled in chart updates, medication monitoring, and collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Recognized for a quality-driven approach and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AHS
Calgary, Alberta
04.2013 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
Practical Nursing Instructor
Bow Valley
Calgary, Alberta
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Instructed students on how to provide healthcare services in a variety of clinical settings.
- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback on their progress.
- Assisted students with developing critical thinking skills related to patient care.
- Assigned tasks and supervised students during clinical rotations.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to ensure successful completion of program requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades for each course taught.
- Organized activities that promoted collaboration among nursing students.
- Attended meetings with departmental staff to discuss changes or updates in the curriculum.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of trends in the field of Practical Nursing Instruction.
Travel Nurse
Select Medication Connections
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Facilitated discharge planning process by providing information about available services in the community such as home health agencies or rehabilitation centers.
- Performed clinical assessments including histories and physical examinations for both pre-admission screening and post-operative follow up visits.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures when performing duties related to patient care.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare staff members while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Identified potential problems or changes in condition that may require further evaluation or intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Macewan University
Edmonton, AB06-2014
Skills
- Patient consultation
- Patient Assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Practical Nursing Instructor
Bow Valley
01.2019 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse
Select Medication Connections
09.2015 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AHS
04.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Macewan University
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