Susan Jordan ***-*** John Street

Thornhill, Ontario L3T 0B1

acawpl@r.postjobfree.com 416-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position as Registered Nurse with Extendicare.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION:

• Over 4 years of experience as a Nurse Manager

• Highly skilled in administering the managerial functions of setting objectives, planning and organizing activities

• Proficient in analyzing critical situations and applying prudent decisions

• In depth knowledge of safety hazards and associated practices

• Highly experienced in collaborating with the healthcare team in order to maintain standards for professional nursing practices

• Huge experience in managing all financial resources, managing health care facility and providing quality customer services

• Operational knowledge of all infection control practices and familiarity in medical terminology

• Demonstrate ability to apply legislation and policies to best address clients needs

• Exceptional communication skills and communicated effectively with all members

• Skilled to manage and maintain all physician orders on outpatient computer database, hospital computer systems and office equipment

WORK EXPERIENCE

Guildwood Extendicare Clinical Coordinator July 2011-Currently

• Direct day-to-day operations of the nursing department, monitoring and evaluate the operations and report on results achieved

• Monitor and comply with infection control/health and safety guidelines as per government standards

• Ensure compliance by nursing staff with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care

• Ensure the maintenance, security accuracy and confidentiality of medical records

• Maintain ongoing communication with staff, pharmacists, physicians, nurse practitioner and outside agencies (eg. Community Care Access Centre)

• Monitoring and ordering of nursing supplies and equipment

• Participate in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training of nursing staff

• Participate in budget preparation and monitoring monthly variance reports

• Develop tools for risk management/CQI projects; assist the director of care in the implementation and evaluation of the Nursing Department risk management

• Liaise, advocate and initiate community resources and services in the process of assessment, planning phases when delivering nursing care

• Assist the Director of Care in all aspects of the nursing service, quality of resident care, effective and efficient use of resources and meeting budgetary MOHLTC and Extendicare Standards.

• Establish modified work plans for staff as recommended by WSIB

• Support staff in using electronic documentation including Point Click Care, MDS-RAI etc.

Susan Jordan 416-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Craiglee Nursing Home Assistant Director of Care March 2010-July 2011

• Responsible for implementation of standards of resident care for all nursing areas

• Ensures and promotes the provision of resident centered care and services to meet the needs of the resident

• Manages the activities related to RAI MDS program, in conjunction with DOC, to ensure RAI MDS Program mandate, standards and needs are facilitated effectively and the program is optimized

• Ensures staff comply with the Ministry mandated requirements for AIS Proficiency Evaluations

• Provides necessary support to staff in accomplishing their training and evaluation related to AIS Proficiency

• Ensure that resident and family needs are addressed and any concerns are handled and brought to the attention of the Director of Care

• Assists with the investigation and follow through of resident, family or staff concerns

• Manages, under the direction of the Director of Care, special initiatives, such as Integrated Assessment Reporting (IAR)

• Oversees and/or assists in completing assessments, development and implementation and evaluation of care plans of residents, under the direction of the Director of Care, to optimize the resident’s independence in activities of daily living

• Responsible for monitoring compliance through audits of the home in care, assessments, resident charts, care plans, MARS, and documentation

• Research best practices, in conjunction with the Director of Care, to develop and implement policies and procedures that optimize resident care

• Under the direction of the Director of Care, directs and supervises nursing staff and RAI Coordinators to ensure standards are met

• Participates in recruitment, development, evaluation, discipline and termination of nursing staff

• Monitors and evaluates that nursing staff are compliant with home’s policies and procedures and Ministry standards

• Assists in the development, communicates and supervises all aspects of nursing job routines in relation to resident care

• Provides continuing education programs to registered and non-registered staff on a monthly basis

• Coordinate nursing unit services with other services and liaison with other services in the home, medical services, other professional services (i.e. physician), and external agencies

• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to nursing practice and infection control

• Participates in outbreak management and infection control practices

• Lead on infection control practice and staff education coordination

• Assumes responsibility for the nursing service in the absence of the Director of Care

• Other duties as assigned

(VON) Victorian Order of Nurses) Registered Nurse June 2009-March 2010

• Provide and manage high quality, appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the community who were assigned to my care

• Responsible to teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements

• Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups.

Sunnybrook Hospital Registered Nurse (Casual) Aug 2006-Currently

• Care for acutely/chronically ill patients who require aggressive medical treatment in hospital

• Assisted with the care of patients who fail to cope on their own in a home setting

• Responsible for individuals who await placement in a long term setting or rehabilitative setting

• Acute Stroke/General Medicine Unit

Leisure World Personal Support Worker Aug 2003-Jan 2004

Cared for elderly residents who required assistance with activities of daily living

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Nursing, Humber College/University of New Brunswick 2001-2006

Health and Safety Certificated in Occupational Health and Safety, Guildwood Extendicare June 2012

First Aid and CPR level C Certified, Sunnybrook Hospital, February 2012

Suicide Prevention Certificated, Humber College, October 2005

Master’s Degree Health Studies, Athabasca University, Currently Pursuing

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