Salma Sema

Registered Nurse (RN)

Calgary, AlbertaMember since September 17, 2023

Patient CareVital Signs

About

Hardworking Registered Nurse (RN) with 3+ years of experience in hemodialysis and patient care within hospital settings. Proficient in administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and developing individualized care plans. Demonstrated ability to educate patients on health management and ensure adherence to infection control protocols.

Committed to providing compassionate support to patients undergoing long-term treatments, while maintaining accurate medical documentation and fostering collaboration with healthcare teams.

Experience

Registered Nurse (RN) - Kingston general hospital - Kingston, Ontario

(2024-07)

Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients with end-stage renal disease, ensuring proper setup and monitoring of dialysis machines
Assessed patients' vital signs, fluid status, and overall well-being before, during, and after each dialysis session
Managed patient care plans by collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment strategies
Monitored patients for any adverse reactions or complications during dialysis sessions and took appropriate actions as needed
Educated patients on the importance of adhering to dietary restrictions and medication regimens to maintain optimal health outcomes
Performed venipuncture for vascular access placement using aseptic techniques
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records systems
Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens in the dialysis unit
Provided emotional support to patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis treatment

Registered Nurse (RN) - Sacre coeur Hospital - Montréal, QC

(2020-12 - 2023-12)

Provided nursing care under the general supervision of the head nurse
Contributed to the assessment of the user's state of health
Performed any other task delegated by the nurse or by the unit head
Provided safe care and services and preventing risks
Communicated to the nurse, in a timely manner, the appropriate information concerning the patient or his family
Recorded observations, activities and interventions in the patient's record
Ensured patient safety as well as respect for privacy and confidentiality of data
Performed any other related task at the request of the immediate superior
Provided direct patient care including administering medication and monitoring vital signs
Communicated with patients and their families regarding their care and treatment plans
Maintained accurate and detailed medical records
Distributed educational materials for patients on self-care and medication management

Registered Nurse (RN) - Héma-Québec - Montréal, QC

(2019-03 - 2020-10)

Collected whole blood donations and other special donations including platelets and plasma
Participated in the assembly and disassembly of blood drives
Contributed to the assessment of the donor's state of health

StudentCare agent - ASEQ/Studentcare - Montréal, QC

(2018-03 - 2019-03)

Managed high volumes of inbound, outbound calls and and chat inquiries
Responded to customer inquiries and complaints via phone and email
Documented customer interactions and maintained up-to-date records
Verified the eligibility of benefits
Provide assistance to submit claims online

Credit card specialist - TD Bank - Montréal, QC

(2016-06 - 2017-07)

Assist customers with their telephone requests
Explain products and services provider by the company
Respond to problems, and direct phone calls to the appropriate department
Responsible for handling of dispute / chargeback inquiries from customers and business partners through multiple channels. including inbound calls, web applications and written correspondence
Exceeded team targets consistently for three consecutive months
Received positive feedback from customers on the quality of service rendered