NADENE J. FRANCIS

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Scarborough, Ontario M1L 1L3

Tel: 416-***-****

Email: adxds9@r.postjobfree.com

Attention: Recruiting Manager

The combination of my experience and education has provided me with a wide range of skills and knowledge covering the many facets of healthcare. Now, I would like to pursue a challenging role with your organization, and I am attaching my résumé for your consideration.

My background has prepared me to work with individuals and families at various stages of development and in different settings, at home, in community health-care agencies and hospitals. Having worked with and developed collegial partnerships with other health science disciplines within the healthcare system, I have also taken on more diverse roles, including the preceptorship and mentorships to new nurses and nursing students. As a result, I am quite proficient in teaching, instructing and demonstrating and I have contributed to the progress of many students and new nurses by enhancing their self-confidence and enabling them to recognize the important roles and responsibilities of being a nurse. Moreover, I collaborate well with the multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team while helping to provide an environment that is conducive to safety and health.

Supporting my experience is an equally strong academic background consisting of formal education and in-service training. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, a Certification in Cardiovascular Nursing (Canada) (CCN(C)) and a Certificate of Recognition for Preceptor/Mentorship Program. Also, I have completed college courses in Health Assessment, and Cardiology Nursing. Additionally, I am dedicated to lifelong learning and continuous progress, including the practice of personal reflection.

You will find me to be a resourceful and results-oriented team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I adapt quickly to new environments, exude a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and would certainly be a welcomed member of your team.

It would be my pleasure to meet with you to provide any additional information and explain why I would be a good addition to your team. Please contact me by phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Nadene Francis

NADENE J. FRANCIS

40 Teesdale Place Suite 2302

Scarborough, Ontario M1L 1L3

Tel: 416-***-****

Email: adxds9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A Registered Nurse with over fifteen years of experience in most areas of healthcare combined with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, a Certification in Cardiovascular Nursing (Canada) (CCN(C)) and a Certificate of Recognition for Preceptor/Mentorship Program. Skilled in providing health promotion, disease prevention, intervention and support services to women, children, youth and families as well as disseminating education to groups and individuals on promoting health and addressing health issues. Proficient in the development and implementation of a health care plan, advocating for patients and liaising with family, health professionals, and other service providers. Other technical skills include IV therapy, simple and complex dressings, catheterization, NG and G tubes, IV insertion, phlebotomy, and PICC line maintenance. Proven ability to undertake leadership roles, make sound decisions, and function competently in critical conditions and medical emergencies.

A positive and enthusiastic people-person with the ability to speak openly with patients and their family members in order to understand their needs and expectations, explain the treatment, and provide information regarding care. Very attentive to details and able to notice minor changes in patient health status. Exudes kindness and empathy with the ability to remain calm and understanding to patients with awareness and recognition of their pain and suffering.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK (UHN) – TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL 2007 - Present

Registered Nurse, Cardiology

●Provide patients with pre and post cardiac procedure care while functioning as a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team and in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession

●Utilize knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care

●Function as a charge nurse demonstrating leadership through workflow planning, task delegation, decision making and team collaboration

●Provide education to patients and their family members on pre and post op care working with groups of up to fifteen covering areas such as condition, nutrition, health and safety, inpatient and outpatient monitoring and general care

●Provide preceptorship and mentoring to students including orientation, on-the-job training, as well as performance evaluation in collaboration with their teachers

●Encourage and support students to develop self-confidence in providing quality patient care as well as tips on exam preparation drawing upon personal experiences

●Work with pacemakers, defibrillators, angiograms, angioplasty, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and cardioversion

●Monitor telemetry, cardiac rhythms of patients in the cardiology unit and other inpatient units using sound knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, arrhythmia interpretation, assessment skills, advanced cardiac monitoring, and client care including prevention, management and rehabilitation

●Continuously improve the quality of nursing and patient care; performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, and engaging in reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly

●Demonstrate commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession

NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL, Toronto, Ontario 1999 – 2006

Registered Nurse, Cardiac/Telemetry

●Provided cardiovascular; pre and post op care and assessment of patients with various cardiovascular disease processes and cardiovascular surgical procedures

●Used critical thinking skills in planning care, considering the patient's conditions and complications, as well as the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on the family

●Delivered appropriate education, care and support to patients that were provided services on the unit as well as to their family members

●Acted as a preceptor and mentor providing life-long lessons to new graduates and younger nurses to ensure the quality of knowledge within the nursing profession remains strong while demonstrating commitment to the nursing profession

●Helped students to bridge the gap between theory and nursing practice, provided guidance for transformational leadership and helped them to enhance their critical thinking and career development with increased self-esteem, job enrichment and the willingness and confidence to take risks with a sense of professionalism

●Monitored telemetry, interpreted rhythm strips, applied and interpreted 12 lead ECG

●Administered medication in a safe and timely manner and assessed patients continuously, in collaboration with the primary care provider, patient care management and other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care

SUNNYBROOK & WOMEN’S COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE, Toronto, Ontario Jul 1996 – Jun 1999

Registered Nurse

●Worked in areas such as Medical/Surgical, Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery while completing assignments through the NHI Nursing Agency

●Provided competent and comprehensive care to patients applying knowledge and understanding of a wide spectrum of disease and treatment

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

RYERSON UNIVERSITY, Toronto, Ontario 2011

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION 2008

Certification in Cardiovascular Nursing (Canada) (CCN (C))

TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL, Toronto, Ontario 2007 - Present

Certificate of recognition for Preceptor/Mentorship Program

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, Toronto, Ontario

Health Assessment, 1998 Cardiology Nursing, 1998

Nursing Diploma, 1992

●Valid Standard CPR & First Aid Certificate

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

●Medical/Surgical/Labour & Delivery – North York General Hospital, Orthopedics/pediatrics – The Hospital for Sick Children, General Surgery – St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Geriatrics – Baycrest Centre, and Psychiatry – Southlake Regional Health Centre

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

●Enjoys teamwork and collaborative learning environments while helping to build healthy, positive, contributing individuals through teaching and mentoring relationships

●Enjoys educational and practical experiences with children and adults in a variety of settings that is supportive of my interest in the health and wellbeing of children and families

●Possess an enriched knowledge and understanding of a variety of curriculum approaches

●Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others’ ideas; and treat others with respect

REFERENCES

●Available upon request

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