Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Pre-Procedure Screening: *Enhanced assessment accuracy by 25% through daily, meticulous pre-admission interviews with patients & families. This inquiry & reflection process ensured detailed medical history gathering, accurate assessment of current health status, & medication reconciliation. *Enriched patient safety & procedural efficiency through systematic assessment of physical & psychological conditions, preemptively identifying potential risks, allergies, & complications. *Improved preoperative efficiency by 25% through precise review & verification of orders, ensuring timely completion & prompt communication of any concerns for patient safety. *Achieved exceptional patient outcomes by facilitating consultations with anaesthetists, expertly addressing comorbidity such as sleep apnea, heart condition, & diabetes in alignment with Medical Directives. *Attained optimal patient understanding & satisfaction by delivering peri-anaesthesia health teaching, resulting in a seamless recovery, transfer, & discharge process. *By advocating for patients, addressing their unique cultural needs & serving as a translator for language barriers, I achieved a 30% increase in effective communication between patients & team members, this resulted in optimised treatment outcome. Intra and Post-Procedure Care: *I showcased exceptional proficiency in procedure preparation, & post-procedure monitoring for optimal outcome, including pain assessment using the numerical rating scale & monitoring for bleeding. *Exemplified vigilant monitoring of patient condition, airway, & vital signs following conscious sedation, promptly identifying & addressing potential complications alongside the team. Maintained precise post-anaesthesia records, utilising the modified PADSS score to ensure adherence to discharge criteria. *Played pivotal role in surgical procedures, collaborating with surgeons during colonoscopy, gastroscopy, polypectomy, & haemorrhoid treatment. Expertly collected biopsies, etc.
Conducted comprehensive health assessments, offered patient education and nutritional counselling, managed co-morbid conditions, and provided daily dietary and weight loss assessments, vital sign checks, urine and blood tests, body measurements, and injections administration. Additionally, provided valuable emotional support to patients participating in weight loss programs. Executed daily patient care with precision, employing critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and adherence to CNO guidelines. Ensured the provision of safe, compassionate, and ethical nursing care across all age groups. Collaborated seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams, transcribed orders, reported investigation findings, and coordinated patient care with internal and external agencies. Designed robust quality assurance assessment tools to maintain clinical standards, and contributed actively to the training of new physicians and staff nurses by developing comprehensive training guides. Pioneered the Occupational Health and Safety Program, conducting thorough incident investigations and risk assessments, while representing employees on the prestigious Joint Health & Safety Committee. Supervised and strengthened the efficiency of over 50 clinics spanning three provinces, thereby optimizing overall operation
Clinical - Four years’ experience of assisting student nurses in medical surgical clinical rotation. Teaching - Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate program students; nursing to management courses. Research - facilitated the Faculty of Health Sciences in conducting research seminars, workshops and supervision of research projects for MBBS and MPH students. Education planner - evaluated and promoted public health needs of the community and squatter settlement affiliated with the university. Planning and developing – patient care standards for all nursing service areas of the 200 bedded teaching hospital. Policy Development – Preparing and executing academic policies and practices throughout the university programs. Curriculum Design - and Implementation of the B.Sc. Nursing program at the university. Administrative work of directing, planning and coordinating academic and administrative work of the School and College of Nursing.
Overall, responsibility included administrative, clinical and unit management of 95 bedded teaching hospital. Administrative responsibility entailed HR function of recruitment, termination, etc. staff scheduling, supervision, performance review, on the job training, budgeting for major equipment, commissioning of new units, and managing within budget constraints, cost-benefit analysis, handling complaints and settling conflicts, disaster planning, report writing, etc. Clinical duty accounted for patient care need and supervision, quality audits for safe practice, investigation of incidents and discrepancies, etc. Unit management embodied inventory checks; day to day unit needs e.g. supplies, fixtures, stationary, etc. identifying all repair and replacement work.
In my capacity within the Obstetrics/Gynaecology Unit, I undertook a dual role, emphasizing exceptional proficiency and unwavering commitment in providing comprehensive healthcare for perinatal women's well-being, as well as addressing women’s gynecological issues and procedures. My responsibilities encompassed a diverse range of specialized care. Efficiently coordinated out-patient clinic and inpatient activities, optimising patient care delivery, & ensuring seamless operations. Skillfully organised examination rooms, provided support during gynecological procedures, & maintained accurate consent documentation. Conducted a thorough assessment of newly admitted OB patients, including electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) or intermittent auscultation (IA) as per protocol, and promptly reported any significant findings. Expertly delivered personalized antenatal and postnatal care in individual and group setting, offering tailored health education such as breastfeeding assessment & guidance. Additionally, excelled in pre-op & post-op education, effectively preparing women for elective caesarean sections, gynaecological procedures, & induction of labour. Collaborated closely with doctors to provide assistance in various gynecological concerns & procedures, including Pap tests, colposcopies, vaginal exams, D & E and D & C procedures, infertility treatments, early pregnancy complaints, postpartum complications, pregnancy loss/planned termination, etc. participated in bereavement counselling, & emotional support to parents/families. Maintained meticulous documentation of vital signs, health histories, & medical data in alignment with nursing standards. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, delivered exceptional patient service, & actively contributed to quality improvement initiatives. Fostered exceptional teamwork by collaborating with interdisciplinary staff and contributing to the education of medical and nursing students, given the teaching hospital setting.