Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit (Thoracic & ENT) at St. Joseph Healthcare (2024-05 – Present)
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Post-op care after thoracic surgeries of patients with chest tube or pigtail, monitoring output in Topaz or PleuroVac from chest tube or pigtail
- Chest tube or pigtail removal and monitoring patient's after removal of Chest tube.
- Pain management with epidural catheter and PCA pump through continuous administration of pain meds after thoracic surgeries.
- Patient's care with surgeries of head and Neck like COMMANDO, Laryngotomy, Tracheostomy, Total/partial thyroidectomy, Flap Reconstruction Post-Operative Monitoring.
Clinical Instructor at Mohawk College (2024-04 – 2025-04)
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Guardian Health Care (2023-08 – 2025-01)
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse at Humber River Hospital (2022-05 – 2023-02)
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients and families by addressing concerns and providing education on their condition.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
Telemetry Registered Nurse at Milton District Hospital (2021-06 – 2022-07)
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the telemetry unit by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely intervention for urgent issues.
Registered Nurse at ParaMed Home Health Care (2020-09 – 2021-08)
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
