Clinical Instructor for Nursing Students - Trillium Health Partners (Credit Valley Hospital) - York University
(2023-09)
- Proficient in delivering effective clinical instruction to students, guiding them through real-world patient care scenarios and imparting clinical knowledge
- Curriculum Development: Experienced in developing and adapting curricula, lesson plans, and educational materials to ensure relevance and compliance with educational standards
- Patient Assessment: Skilled in teaching students how to conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic procedures
- Clinical Competency Evaluation: Capable of assessing and evaluating students' clinical competencies and providing constructive feedback for their professional growth
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Adept at fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and promoting a team-based approach to patient care within the clinical setting
- Evidence-Based Practice: In-depth knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and the ability to instill these principles in students for informed decision-making
Charge Nurse, Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Unit (Day Surgery) - Trillium Health Partners (Credit Valley Hospital) - Mississauga, ON
(2016-04)
- Charge Nurse role when needed, precepting and training new staffs when needed
- Proficient in providing comprehensive care for patients across the age (from Paediatrics to Geriatrics population)
- Skilled in managing health concerns of patients, emphasizing a holistic and empathetic approach
- Adaptable to various age groups, demonstrating effective communication and tailored treatment plan
- Prepare patients for surgery
- Administer Pre-op medication
- Responsible for providing patient care which meets clinical and professional standards during the recovery phase
- Discharge patients according to discharge criteria
- Ability to assess patients and identify any problems and provide remedial actions
- Able to work with the team to manage emergency situations
- Competence in initiating an IV and its maintenance
- Competent in accurately completing a patient Physical Assessment
- Ability to support comprehensive patient education throughout the perioperative continuum of care
- Ability to effectively prioritize patient and family needs in conjunction with the inter professional care team
- Competence in administration of medications according to the standards of practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and patients
- Commitment to life-long learning and evidence of on-going professional development
- Experience developing/delivering patient teaching materials/programs
- Demonstrated ability to provide patient/family centred care
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Competence with Meditech and computer documentation an asset /EPIC
Resource Nurse/Brachytherapy RN - Peel Regional Cancer Center - Mississauga, ON
(2018-07 - 2022-07)
- Assisting brachytherapy patients in OR and PACU after a general anesthetic and provide post brachytherapy education prior to discharge
- Provide direct real time nursing support for patients undergoing Radiation Therapy
- Assess and provide appropriate nursing intervention for actual or potential problems the patient may experience related to the disease process and treatment on non-oncologist specific review days
- Liaise with Radiation Therapist to monitor and support patients who are here for emergency treatment specifically those transported from other hospitals
- Respond to situations within the department such as code blue calls and contrast or medication reactions that require immediate intervention
- Provide education and information to patient and family to assist them with preventing and managing common side effects of treatment and communicate any issues to the Primary nurse/Oncologist team
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit (1B) - Trillium Health Partners (Credit Valley Hospital) - Mississauga, ON
(2011-11 - 2016-11)
- Assist outpatients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions
- Administer oral medication, IV medications, narcotics, looking for potential side effects, adverse reaction, and blood transfusion
- Manage patients requiring treatment for pain and infusion therapy
- Provide pre- and post-operative patient care and health teaching
- Perform required skills from the unit such as: IV initiation care, blood administration and as well as blood sugar administration
- Set- up and/or operated equipment such as oxygen, IV infusion pump, Nasogastric insertion and removal care, pulse oximeter, chest tube care, bladder scan, doppler and therapeutic beds
- Use the following resources to support learning and provision of care: eLearning center, policy site, Corporate Intranet, Micromedex, and electronic forms
- Complete SOAP documentation for each shift
- Completion of following learning modules: blood transfusion, focus charting, and vascular access
- Perform Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Ostomy care, Chest tube care and etc
- Experience assessing haematology/oncology and palliative patients' disease related symptoms
Community Nursing - Sunrise Senior Living
(2011-01 - 2011-04)
Nursing Student Clinical - Credit Valley Hospital - Mississauga
(2011-05 - 2011-08)
Medical Surgical Unit
Nursing Student Clinical - Penetanguishene Mental Health Center
(2009-10 - 2009-12)
Nursing Student Clinical - Obstetrics - Royal Victoria Hospital - Barrie
(2009-09 - 2009-10)
Nursing Student Clinical - Surgical Unit - Royal Victoria Hospital - Barrie
(2009-01 - 2009-04)
Nursing Student Clinical - LTC - Hillcrest Village - Midland
(2008-10 - 2008-12)
Nursing Student Clinical - Rehabilitation Unit - Royal Victoria Hospital - Barrie
(2008-01 - 2008-04)
