Mechelle

I am an experienced and fully qualified registered practical nurse who is efficient, thorough and possesses healthcare experience in a wide range of clinical settings and has the required physical, mental and emotional strength to stand up to the rigours of this demanding profession. I have gained experience with all of the common procedures required by today's nursing staff, including moving and handling training, drug administration and geriatric /paediatric care. I have a great passion for delivering the highest standards of care and I believe that high-quality nursing can lead to improved patient recovery in all hospital and community settings.

Travel Nurse at INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (2021-01 – Present)

Licensed in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. Expertise in LTC setting. Experienced in the following clinical settings: Medicine, Med/surg, Rehab, Psychiatry, Paediatric, Correction Canada, Community Nursing

Registered Practical Nurse (full time short-term staffing relief LTC) at GLOBAL HEALTHCARE FOR ALL (2021-10 – 2023-08)

Staff relief for retirement and long-term care homes

Registered Practical Nurse (full time short-term staff relief LTC) at PARAMOUNT CARE NURSING AGENCY (2018-08 – 2020-03)

Staff relief for retirement and long-term care homes. Interim Director of Health and Wellness at Garrison Place Retirement Home Fort Erie for 3 months

Care Coordinator Registered Practical Nurse at ST JOSEPH HOME CARE (2015-01 – 2015-04)

Full time position

• Scheduled RN & RPN for work in the community home care
• Managed patient concerns
• Planning, updated patient charts, initiated patient charts
• Assessed patients for care to RN's & RPN's
• Received referrals from CCAC
• Supervised-nursing staff

Registered Practical Nurse (Psychiatry) at ST JOSEPH HEALTH CARE (2003-07 – 2007-04)

Part-time position

• Working with a multidisciplinary team
• Assessing patients
• Venus puncture phlebotomy Collecting blood for labs
• Charting, doctors orders
• Implementing a care plan for patients to follow through

Registered Practical Nurse (Medicine) at HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES JURAVINSKI SITE (2008-03 – 2014-09)

Full time position. Also held the following positions within Hamilton Health Sciences: Chedoke Stroke and Spinal Cord (Occasional part time: July 2003- September 2005), Henderson Rehab Ward 3 (Part time: September 2005-August 2007), Ortho (Full time: August 2007- March 2008)

• Medications, Treatments, doctor's orders
• Assist & total care of patients with complex medical issues
• Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records
• Working with a multidisciplinary team
• Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
• IV starts and maintenance IV therapy, medication and PICC line dressings
• Venus punctures and blood collection for labs
• Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team
• Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
• Full Scope of practice

Registered Practical Nurse in Nursing – MOHAWK COLLEGE (2002-01 – 2003-02)

Certificate in IV Therapy and Venipuncture – MOHAWK COLLEGE (2007-01 – 2007-03)

Diploma in Medical Secretary – TORONTO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (1989)

Certificate in Health Care Aide – OSILIA SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PERSONNEL (1984)

O.S.S.G.D. – Grade 12 Diploma – CALEDON SECONDARY SCHOOL (1983)