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
