Patient Care Critical

STEPHANIE NARAYANAN

London, ON N*C *E* • +1-519-***-**** • **************@*******.***

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated nursing professional with over two decades of rich experience in clinical nursing practice, leadership, and academia. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care, driving change initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Skilled in nursing leadership, change management, and comprehensive education methodologies. Specialized in perioperative complex and critical care environments- both in an acute care and private surgical setting. Proficient in managing complex clinical cases, implementing evidence-based care practices, and providing innovative solutions for patient care. Adept at curriculum development, program coordination, and staff training. Known for translating intricate nursing concepts into practical skills and fostering a supportive learning environment. Skills

Leadership

Management

Budgeting

Staffing

Curriculum Design

Perioperative/ Day Surgery/PACU

Med/Surg

Community Care

LTC

Critical Care Experience

Policy and Procedure Design/implementation

Training & Development

Hospital Experience

Academia

Evaluation

Triage

Case Management

Nursing Education

Virtual Reality SIM Education

Course design

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Work History

Nurse Consultant, 06/2022 to 11/2022

Advanced Medical Group – London, ON

Consulting for private operating room with expertise on staff training and education, policy and procedure

implementation and design, staffing/scheduling, OR suite education, OR scrub, OR circulating nurse and recovery of

patients post op.

Staff management during leadership change

Lecturer/Instructor, 01/2019 to Current

Western University- Arthur Labatt School of Nursing – London, ON

• CTF, Bridge, Year 1, 2, 3, and Year 4 Nursing students

• Nursing Skills lab, Community care SIM, Mental Health SIM, Medication Admin SIM

• Provide instruction for community nursing in full simulation lab with experiences interviewing simulation clients and families

• Provide guidance and instruction to students during simulation interviews

• Provide instruction and education post simulation lab for community nursing

• Provide written comments and grading for APA assignment and simulation experiences

• Oversee praxis post simulation lab for all students participating in labs

• Coordinate discussion and community assignments for students in a community setting with agencies affiliated with Western University

• Expertise using virtual reality simulated patient scenarios and technology

• Lecturer- Foundations of Nursing Practice CTF program Subject Matter and Curriculum Development Expert, 03/2021 to Current Fleming College – Peterborough, ON

Created Fleming College current RN post graduate Perioperative nursing education program- for delivery that specifically targets working Registered Nurses. Content reflects BPG and the ORNAC standards from 2023.

Have recently upgraded program to include RPN post graduate students for perioperative nursing education.

Program Coordinator Peri-Operative Nursing (RN), 03/2021 to Current Fleming College – Peterborough, ON

• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

• Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.

• Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.

Oversee all aspects of the program including scheduling, hiring of instructors, course approval and budgets.

Course curriculum review and design for Theory- Perioperative education, with adherence to the ORNAC Standards of

care.

Course curriculum review and design for Theory- Perioperative education, with adherence to the ORNAC Standards of

care.

Course curriculum review for Lab- Specific to the requirements of the perioperative RN and graduate nurse.

Recent addition of RPN graduate nurses to the program, as approved by the Fleming College Board of Governors.

Instructor- Perioperative Graduate Program, 03/2021 to Current Fleming College – Peterborough, ON

• Delivery of perioperative theory content in a universally designed modality that allows optimal understanding and skill building for students

• Expert in content delivery in person, synchronous and asynchronous- with specialization in content creation for a virtual learning platform.

• Lab Instruction in perioperative care specific to an operating room setting Program Coordinator- Perioperative Program, 09/2021 to Current Conestoga College – Kitchener, ON

• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

• Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.

• Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.

• Oversee all aspects of the program including scheduling, hiring of instructors, course approval and budgets.

• Course curriculum review and design for Theory- Perioperative education, with adherence to the ORNAC Standards of care

• Course curriculum review for Lab- Specific to the requirements of the perioperative RN and RPN graduate nurse

Perioperative Program Lecturer/ Theory Development, 09/2021 to Current Conestoga College – Kitchener, ON

• Delivery of perioperative theory content in a universally designed modality that allows optimal understanding and skill building for students.

• Expert in content delivery in person, synchronous and asynchronous- with specialization in content creation for a virtual online learning platform.

• Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.

• Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.

• Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.

• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge. Instructor/ Course Development PSW Program, 09/2019 to Current Fanshawe College – Woodstock, ON

• (Designed Virtual Lab classes)

• Provide in class lecture to PSW students weekly with subject topics including: a) Illness, Disability, and Health b)Rehabilitation, Restorative Care c) Caring for clients with Developmental Disorders and Disabilities and Special needs Children d) Well-Being during Transitions: Admissions, Transfers and Discharges e) Household Management f) Caring for a client with Pain g) Caring for a client with Cancer h) Death, Dying and Palliative Care i) Securing Employment

• Administer Tests and Exams related to subject matter covered in lecture

• Grade and mark assignments, papers, and examinations

• Assist students with fundamental learning of material and help prepare them for further academic study

• Assist with development of course material and lecture material and topics

• Assist in providing educational opportunities outside the classroom

• Assist students with development of writing skills in APA format

• Help to prepare students to successfully complete course. Clinical Instructor, 07/2023 to Current

FANSHAWE COLLEGE- SCHOOL OF NURSING – London, ON

• Re-entry to Practice RN

• Clinical Instructor- Re-entry to Practice RN, Accompanying and instructing Re-entry to practice RN students while in the clinical setting of an acute care facility

• Evaluating nursing skill while in a clinical acute care setting

• Evaluating written assignments and reflections relating to the novice nurse in clinical practice

• Assisting students with nursing skills and procedures at the bedside Education Manager, 01/2019 to 06/2021

VON Canada – London, ON

• Leadership and motivation of nursing teams and staff

• Change management implementation and conflict resolution

• Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.

• Planned and coordinated educational events and activities such as educational calendars and in-services.

• Conducted surveys with employees upon course completion to gather feedback for improvement.

• Create and design education calendar for VON Visiting Nursing staff.

• Provide on sight and in community education to Visiting Nurses in competencies and skills while coordinating with VON policy and procedures for the Visiting Nurse.

• Provide one to one adult education in skills including, PICC line care and discontinuation, IV initiation, care and discontinuation, ET and wound care treatments and procedures, aseptic and sterile techniques, basic nursing skills and requirements of community nursing, (etc.).

• Provide extensive education on documentation policies and client charting.

• Create new orientation programs for Visiting Nursing.

• Provide orientation education and skill development for all new Visiting Nurses at VON.

• Conducted interviews of potential new hires for Visiting Nurses at VON.

• Have extensive knowledge of field nursing guides and equipment uses for VON, (e.g.) pumps, drains, vac dressing machines.

Associate Director of Care, 01/2018 to 12/2019

EARLS COURT VILLAGE- LTC FACILITY – London, ON

• Provide Direction to the nursing team in all aspects of Resident care

• Interpret nursing philosophy and, in direction with the DOC and nursing team, establish and implement goals and objectives

• Conduct Registered Staff Best Practice meetings

• Provide direction to Unit Supervisors in complex clinical cases

• Implement, evaluate, and provide support for new care programs and services based on best practice

• Interpret LTCHA and Regulation 79/10 to the nursing team and monitor their compliance to these standards through continuous daily quality improvement

• Practices effective communication with the interdisciplinary team, Residents, and family

• Provide leadership in navigating d=family conflicts through a dispute resolution process

• Acting as a role model to Unit Supervisors in the clinical area, with conflict and problems, resolutions, communication, personal and professional growth

• Assist with the development of policies and procedures consistent with Resident evidenced care practices, CNO, MOHLTC and other applicable legislation

• Responsible and Program Lead for Three of the following programs including: Fall Prevention, Infection Control and

• Prevention, and Pain and Palliative Care

• Participate in annual Quality Improvement Plan and progress report development

• Conduct rounds monitor Resident's care and staff performance

• Provide Leadership to Registered staff in the RAI MDS and Nursing Restorative process

• Provide education training to new and current Registered staff

• Assist the DOC with hiring, recruitment and retention of all staff

• Coordinate High Intensity

• Needs and submission to MOHLTC

• Monitor Agency utilization within home

• Perform regular chart audits.

Registered Practical Nurse, 01/2008 to 12/2018

CHATHAM KENT HEALTH ALLIANCE – Chatham, ON

• Day Surgery Pre and Post-Operative Care

• Registered Practical Nurse- Day Surgery Pre and Post-Operative Care Registered Practical Nurse- Operating Room, 01/2005 to 12/2018 CHATHAM KENT HEALTH ALLIANCE

• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.

• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.

• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Experience in OR includes: General, OBGYN, ENT, Ortho/Ortho Trauma, Urology, Cataract, Endoscopy, Plastics

Registered Practical Nurse, 01/2003 to 12/2005

CHATHAM KENT HEALTH ALLIANCE

• Complex Continuing Care and Palliative Care

Registered Practical Nurse, 01/2003 to 12/2005

FAIRFIELD PARK NURSING HOME, Wallaceburg

Education

Master of Nursing : MN-LPNP: Leadership, Professional Nursing Practice, 07/2022 Western University Arthur Labatt School of Nursing - London ON Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 12/2015

Ryerson University, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing - Toronto Bridge To RN Certificate : Registered Nurse, 01/2003 St. Clair College/Centennial - Chatham, ON/ Toronto, ON Bridge To RN Certificate : Registered Nurse, 01/2010 St. Clair College/Centennial - Chatham, ON/ Toronto, ON Diploma- Upgrade: Registered Practical Nursing Program, 2009 St Clair College - Chatham

Accomplishments

Innovation Award-2020

October 2020

Innovation Award- VON 2020 for the creation and development of Virtual Visiting Care for the provinces of Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse- General Class (RN) College of Nurses of Ontario: Registration Number- 18074129

Registered Practical Nurse- General Class (RPN) College of Nurses of Ontario: Registration Number- JC04907

CPR/AED and First Aid for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada ORNAC- Member

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