Registered Nurse Training

Deanna D'Amore BScN RN

**** ********* ***, *******, ******* N8S 3N6 - 519-***-**** -

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CAREER PROFILE

A dedicated compassionate Nurse with practical experience within hospital

and homecare settings, seeking a position within your organization. Proven

ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to

provide optimal treatment plans for patients based on their needs. Capable

of remaining calm and taking direction effectively during stressful and

fast-changing situations. Consistently demonstrate expertise and superior

competency in the following areas:

Infection Control & Strict Practice Adherence Specialized IV Experience

Sterile Procedures to Health & Safety

Guidelines

Collaboration with Effective Communication Complete Detailed Charting

Multidisciplinary Health with Diverse Cultures, & Records with Observance

Care Teams Personalities & to Confidentiality

Ethnicities

Patient & Family Education Adhere to Nursing Codes of Proactive Problem Solving

& Advocacy Ethics & Ensure Client & Follow-Through

Safety

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

HOSPICE RESIDENTIAL HOME

. Assisted with end of life patient care and partook in door-to-door

fundraising for the organization. Demonstrated superior empathy and

compassion when providing patients with outstanding care and

treatment. Served as a support system for both patients and their

families during the last months of the patient's life.

VOLUNTEER WORK

. Volunteered with the Pet Therapy Association. Completed a specialized

class with a pet, and took the pet around to nursing homes to offer

pet therapy to residents.

PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

. IV certified and experienced at administering Copaxone, Aclasta and

Enbrel. Ensure proper and safe administration of these medications for

patients suffering from various illnesses including MS, Rheumatoid

Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bayshore Home Health, Windsor, ON 2007 - 2013

Nurse - Home Care

Received a list from Coordinator, of patients to visit, and conducted in-

home assessments, including checking the patient's vital signs. Reported

any discrepancies during assessments or treatment.

. Carried out individualized patient care plans, including wound care,

diabetes management, colostomy care, antibiotic administration and

vascular care.

. Signed out all necessary supplies and materials needed to conduct in-

home visits, from the company.

. Administered IV that was delivered to the homes by the pharmacy, when

outlined in the care plan. Provided patients and their families with

ongoing education about their illness or recovery.

. Recorded all patient information on a hard copy as well as inputted it

into the company's intranet system.

. Remained calm and professional, and implemented various stress-

reducing techniques when dealing with patients suffering from mental

illness or diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia.

. Demonstrated empathy and kindness when providing patients with the

support they needed during end of life care.

. Attended weekly meetings with multidisciplinary teams to review

patient care plans and offer suggestions and recommendations based on

patient needs.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

. Collaborated with third party agencies, including hospices, to provide

patients with the care and support they needed.

. Trained new staff members through job shadowing, ensuring that they

were familiar with company policies and procedures.

Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI 2004 - 2007

Nurse - Emergency Unit

Carried out acute emergency room nurse duties efficiently, including IV

saline lock care and medication administration. Collaborated with other

team members and following Doctor's directions quickly and carefully during

emergency situations, as well as adhered to patient care instructions

outlined by the Doctors.

. Accessed Mediports and PICC Lines in cancer patients who came into the

emergency room with infections.

. Utilized compassion, empathy and understanding when dealing with

members of a low-income community, including homeless individuals.

. Educated patients while treating them in the hospital and gave them

all the necessary information and instructions to ensure they were

able to care for themselves when discharged.

. Recorded patient medical information accurately into the internal

database system, including medical history, vital statistics and test

results.

. Adhered to all health and safety precautions and regulations to ensure

patient safety and well-being at all times. Reviewed patients' post-op

orders and carefully monitored them.

. Communicated with patients' families regularly and provided them with

updates, as well as educated them on outpatient care.

. Enforced proper wound care and infection treatment for patients

recovering from surgery.

Windsor Community Living, Windsor, ON 2000 - 2004

Development Service Worker

Provided handicapped individuals with life skills training and taught them

how to positively participate in the community. Taught individuals how to

cook, clean, shop and act properly around other people.

. Accompanied clients to various appointments, outings and

extracurricular activities. Ensured that all necessary medical history

was provided at these appointments.

. Kept a log of daily activities and input this information into the

communication books.

EDUCATION

University of Windsor, ON

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Clair College, Windsor, ON

Nursing Diploma

Additional Training:

. CPR Certified

. Basic Life Support & First Aid Training

. Hospice Palliative Training Course Level 1 & 2

LICENSES

. Registered Nurse in Ontario, License # 0406629

. Registered Nurse in Michigan License # 470-***-****

References Available Upon Request

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