Dianne Nettleton

Skilled career professional with practical experience in an acute hospital setting occupational health nursing as well as a strong leadership skills as a clinical instructor for post secondary students. Effective in prioritizing, organizing and maintaining safe, quality patient care with heavy patient volumes.

Registered Nurse at Chatham Kent Health Alliance (2001-01 – Present)

Chronic patient care in medical-surgical unit with expertise in acute care

• Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
• Delegated staff nurse duties
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift

Clinical Nursing Instructor at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology (2008-01 – Present)

Instruction and counseling of student nurses in primary care assessments, evaluations and medication administration

• Instructed and counseled student nurses with their primary care assessments, evaluations and medication administration
• Clinical skills as well as introducing them to the hospital system, computer documentation
• Introduction to the policies and procedures within the hospital setting

Occupational Health Nurse at International Truck and Engine Assembly Plant (2005-04 – 2008-02)

Occupational health nursing including quality improvement activities and worker health support

• Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement
• Assisted workers with WSIB forms as well as communication with WSIB when submitting claims and Forms
• React and assess pts quickly in emergency situations
• Assist workers with minor first aid complaints as well as administering medications required
• Familiar with the Health and Safety Act

RN Diploma in Nursing – St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology (2004)

RPN Diploma in Nursing – St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology (1994)