Adriana Falcone

I am a registered nurse seeking employment to further my experience and expertise. I am hard working and willing to learn new information. I am proficient with computer technology and able to adapt to new settings.

Registered Nurse – High Risk Obstetrics at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre (2024-10 – Present)

Specialized nursing care for high-risk obstetric patients requiring intensive monitoring and management

• Work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting
• Advocate for patients and their babies
• Monitor and interpret fetal health surveillance for below 30-week gestation
• Manage and prioritize patient care based on acuity of unit
• Attend educational sessions to further knowledge and stay up to date on best practice standards

Registered Nurse - Birthing Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre (2022-10 – 2024-10)

Comprehensive nursing care for child-bearing persons, families, and newborns in labor and delivery

• Provide care for child-bearing persons, families, and newborns above 30 weeks gestation
• Provide education to patients about labor and newborn care
• Appropriately interpret fetal health tracings and ensure proper intrauterine interventions
• Effectively assist with induction of labour and manage patients using oxytocin
• Perform sterile technique when scrubbing for cesarian sections
• Prioritize and manage triage patients
• Effectively provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management
• Manage high risk pregnancies (gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, trial of labour after cesarian, etc.)
• Ensure all documentation is complete on a timely basis
• Provide effective communication and person-centered care to all patients and families
• Advocate for patients and partners during their birthing experience
• Work and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team

Clinical Extern Day Surgery/OR/PACU at Mackenzie Health Hospital (2022-01 – 2023-06)

Clinical externship in perioperative nursing across day surgery, operating room, and post-anesthesia care unit

• Assisted in creating and launching Clinical Externship program on the Day Surgery Unit
• Work alongside the Unit Manager and Supervisor to create Clinical Extern role and expectations
• Assist the nurses with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care
• Prepare patients for day surgery procedures
• Assist Anesthesiologists and Physicians during procedures
• Assist in recovery care after procedure and provide education about post-operative care
• Document patient care and education provided throughout the day

Clinical Extern Emergency Department at Mackenzie Health Hospital (2021-03 – 2021-12)

Clinical externship in emergency department nursing with focus on acute patient care and triage

• Assist nursing team with patient care and treatment including vitals, feedings, transfers, repositioning, and personal care needs
• Document vitals and important patient care interactions throughout shift
• Provide patient and families with compassion, respect, and empathy while in the emergency department
• Gather equipment for care team when needed
• Acknowledge patient and family's questions/concerns and provide proper direction when needed
• Gain excellent communication and prioritization skills when addressing patient needs
• Gain valuable knowledge and skills to time manage and work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Train and assist in new staff hiring orientation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto (2020-09 – 2022-06)

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology in Kinesiology – Faculty of Kinesiology, Wilfrid Laurier University (2015-09 – 2019-04)