ANDREA WATSON
PROFILE
Specialized in providing patient care in Cardiac and Neurology units
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patient and caring attitude
A team player
Computer literate in MS Office, Emerald, Internet and E-Mail
Solid time management skills, problem solving and communication skills
Calm and effective in a fast paced environment
Supervisor experience
Collaborated with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
RELEVANT SKILLS
Group facilitation
Facilitated group sessions for staff regarding various health topics
Prepared and delivered presentations
Mentored junior staff as preceptor
Customer Service and Administrative Skills
Effective listening skills
Assisted clients over the phone and redirecting calls
Taught and counselled clients and their families on health-related issues
Supervised a forty client unit
Processed orders and charts
Organized allied team members in completing tasks
CAREER HISTORY
Registered Nurse
North York General Hospital 1998-2010
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ryerson University, Continuing Education
Critical Care Certificate, Seneca College 2008
Registered Nurse, George Brown College 1997
University of Toronto, Honours B.A. 1991
Current BCLS
Venipuncture and IV training
VOLUNTEER WORK AND INTERESTS
Asthma Ambassador-Asthma Society of Canada
Volunteer with Heart and Stroke Foundation
References available upon request.