Registered Nurse
Resume:
WANITA PALMER BSc. RN
Phone: 647-***-**** Email: *.******@****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable registered nurse with over nine (9) years experience and, nine (9) years paramedic;
who has been providing exceptional care to a diverse demographic, aiming to leverage my education, work experience and knowledge in an environment where I can utilize my skills and grow professionally.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Agency Nurse Nursing & Homemakers’ Inc. (NHI)
August 2018 – Present • Work at St. Michael’s Hospital ER and COVID-19 Centre as a Screener & Tester
•providing care to diverse demographic, with mental health, addictions, and social
issues
Medical Escort Air Medical Solutions (AMS)
Dec. 2019 - Sept. 2020 • International Medical Escort to repatriate patients medically stable to fly commercially
to accepting medical facility or their home while providing ongoing care enroute
Registered Nurse Toronto Western Hospital Cardiovascular Investigations
Catheterization Lab Technician • Performed patient pre-operation and assessment
Sept. 2018 – Sept. 2019 • Performed IV insertion, phlebotomy and conscious sedation
• Assisted catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation
• Documented and monitored patients procedures on McKesson System
• Assisted during codes and lifesaving procedures
• Provided post-operation recovery (TR Band release & Femoral Sheath removal)
• Provide discharge teaching and discharge patients
Travel Nurse Various Travel Nursing Agencies — in Manitoba
July 2014 – June 2018 Worked in Southern & Northern rural hospitals and LTC facilities as staff, triage or
charge nurse in ER, Step-down, Acute Med/Surg/Peds, and Sub-acute medical units
•Provided nurse-initiated care where there was no Physicians
•Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, monitored telemetry
•Assisted physician with bedside procedures and outpatient clinics
•Performed pre-operation assessments, preparation and post-operation recovery
•Performed IV insertion, Phlebotomy and conscious sedation
•Completed accurate written and computerized documentation
•Administered doctor’s orders and medications in timely manner
•Admitted, and discharged patients
•Assisted arranging patient transfers by land and air
• Advocated and provided emotional support to patients and their families
Registered Nurse Health Sciences Centre — Winnipeg, Manitoba
July 2011 - August 2016 Worked in various departments within the organization - Adult Trauma
Emergency, Medicine/Surgery, and Sub-Acute Medicine
•Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments
•Administered doctors’ orders and medications in timely manner
•Performed IV insertion, phlebotomy
•Assisted doctors with beside procedures and conscious sedation
•Triage and Resuscitation team nurse, thus monitored ROSC and telemetry patients
•Escorted patients to telemetry, high-observation and critical care units
•Completed accurate written documentation, used EDSIS to update patient board
•Advocated and provided emotional support to patients and their families
Paramedic I City of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Sept. 2000 – Dec. 2007 • Provided paramedical care and transferred patients
Performed head-to-toe assessment, administered medications
Transported stable to critical patients
Monitored vital signs, ECG monitoring with SAED experience
Maintained drainage tubes, IVs, and c-spine immobilization precautions
Drove ambulance to all codes, thus tactical and safe driver with great sense of
direction
June1999 – Sept. 2000 Critic Care Inc. — Winnipeg, MB
•Provided paramedical care for patrons and staff at the Blue
Completed accurate written documentation, used EDSIS to update patient board Bomber games, Red River Exhibition and Victoria Speedway
EDUCATION
Current Student RYERSON UNIVERSITY
• Post-Diploma BScN degree program
June 2016 WINNIPEG CRITICAL CARE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM
• Rhythm Course (12 Lead ECG)
June 2011 RED RIVER COLLEGE
• Registered Nurse
October 2003 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
May 1999 CRITI CARE EMS INC.
• Paramedic I
LICENCES &
CERTIFICATES
• Ontario Registered Nurse License
• ACLS & BCLS Provider Certified
• TNCC Certified
• ATCN Certified
SKILLS • Strong clinical skills and knowledge
• Strong experience working in vulnerable communities
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Detailed oriented with strong critical thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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