Canadian Registered Nurse

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Skills keywords: acute care nursing, care coordination, case management, community nursing, medical/surgrical nurse

Short Bio:

I am a Canadian RN looking to work in Europe. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and I recently completed my Master of Nursing degree at Ryerson University in 2012. I am currently working as a Patient Care Coordinator at the Community Care Access Center. I am also currently working as an RN at major acute care hospitals in Toronto, including Sunny Brook and Mount Sinai Hospital, through a nursing agency. I take initiative and pride in what I do, I am a hard worker and fast learner.

Current location:  Ontario, Canada - View on map

Nationality: Canadian/Jamaican

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Medical and Nursing, education and training

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

EDUCATION

2012 – Master of Science in Nursing 2009 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ryerson University Ryerson University

Toronto ON, Canada Toronto ON, Canada

SELECTED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Hospital Care Coordinator, Central East Community Care Access Centre, 2011-Present

 Advocate for client safety and facilitate conflict resolution

 Assess home care needs of clients

 Assists in transitioning clients from hospital to home with supports, to convalescent care/ long term care

 Liaison between the hospital and community

 Link clients to community services

 Work with inter-professional teams to develop care plan for clients

 Authorize personal care, nursing care, physiotherapy care, social work, occupational therapy, nursing practitioner, speech language pathologist, and nutritionist for in home care and assessment

Registered Nurse, First Health Care Nursing Agency 2011- present

 Screen patients for cardiovascular and stroke risk on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation

 Staff relief at hospitals such as St Michael’s, SunnyBrook, and Mount Sinai

 Cared for medical, pre and post-surgical patients

 Empowerment and advocate for patients and families and provide emotional support

 Facilitate safe discharge planning

Advance practice nursing student, Woman’s College Hospital, January 2012- April 2012

 Developed a program evaluation tool and lead educational session for patients

 Assisted in the physical assessment of patients prior to entering cardiac program

 Facilitated seminars and participated in knowledge dissemination sessions

 Worked within an inter-professional team to ensure best care for patients

Registered Nurse, St Michael’s Hospital (Cardiac &Vascular Surgery) 2009-2011

 Cared for vascular surgery patients preoperatively and post-operatively

 Advocated for patients by promoting the standards of practice and equality

 Worked inter-professionally with Nurses, Doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, Chaplin, nutritionists, and pharmacists, to ensure best possible care

 Provided emotional support for patients in need or referred patients to the appropriate agencies

 Empowered patients by educating them on signs and symptoms of infection, how to do a sterile dressings, and safety precautions to take after surgery

OTHER PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE

Student nurse (Neurology), Toronto Western Hospital…….. January – April (2009)

Nursing student (school nurse), Rene Gordon E.S………….January – April (2008)

Student Nurse (Cardiology), York Central Hospital……………January – April (2007)

Student Nurse (Rehab), St. Joseph Hospital…………… September (2006)

Student Nurse (Rehab), Providence Health Care……..September – December (2006)

CREDENTIALS

Standard CPR and first Aid level C

Non-violent crisis intervention and Control certified

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Wound care level 1

Maximizing you patient education skills part 1 and 2

Residential Assessment Instrument (RAI) trained, Powerchart, Meditech, Sorian

Diabetes educator course (2013)

Fundamentals of hospice palliative care

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

RNAO……. Nursing Ambassador……….. 2006- Present

CNO- member, ONA – member

Preceptorship/Mentorship

St Michael’s Hospital (Vascular Surgery) – Mentor nursing students – 2009-2011

CCAC – Mentored first year medical students in community health

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

2012– Present CCAC -Performance excellence team committee (Member)

2009- Nursing Ambassador – RNAO

 Promote the nursing profession

 Career talks at elementary and high schools in the GTA

 Providing information to nursing prospects at career fair for the RNAO