Alison Carter Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Created curriculum for Controlled Medical Acts training• Facilitate Controlled Medical Acts training to new and existing Christian Horizon employees through in-class lecture and skills lab• Evaluate employee’s knowledge and skill and rectify as necessary• Collaborate with Learning and Development manager for seamless orientation transition for new employees and ongoing learning to existing employees• Continuous reevaluation of routines and person specific protocols to ensure optimal care for those supported by Christian Horizons

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Clinical expertise in the care of acute and chronic pain management for patients surgical, trauma, and medical populationsProvide consultation to clinical nurses, physicians, and allied health team members regarding clinical and professional practice concerns relating to painPlan, implement, and evaluate education needs for patients and staff members Create policies, procedures, medical directives, and educational materials for patients and staff membersProvide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives Manage and lead a team of nurses to provide the best possible care to all patients

Ottawa, Canada Area

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit• Caring for post-operative patients including orthopedic, general, and Ear/Nose/Throat surgeries• Assessing vital signs, changes in status, surgical sites, and drains• Meticulously caring for multiple patients with post-operative symptoms such as pain, nausea/vomiting, and • Preparing, monitoring, and providing teaching for epidural, regional, and PCA pumps • Alerting physicians when a significant change in status has occurred by using SBAR communication skills • Learning and collaborating with teammates to ensure seamless and exemplary care

Med/Surg/Neuro Intensive Care Unit• Assessing critically ill patients, primarily neurological and spinal cord assessments• Meticulously caring for patients with EVDs including interpreting values, providing wound care, and EVD setup • Alerting physicians when a significant change in status has occurred by using SBAR communication skills as well as consulting other physician teams (Neurosurgery and Neurology)• Learning and collaborating with teammates to ensure seamless and exemplary care• Supporting patients and family members through effective communication and teaching of disease processes and treatment options• Collaborating with allied health (SLP, physiotherapy, occupational therapy) to guarantee the patients improved health• Effectively using Medical Directives for prompt care of critically ill patients

Peterborough, Ontario

Medical/Surgical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit• Provided holistic, evidence-based, and patient centered care to critically ill patients• Observed and anticipated changes in patient status and effectively reported to the physician• Coordinated, communicated, and critically assessed patient status as well as care plans with interdisciplinary teammates• Diligently documented assessments, care, and observations • Proactively learned best practice guidelines, protocols, and procedures from reputable resources and teammates • Cared for ventilated patients, managing multiple IV infusions, and cared for complex diagnoses, specifically med/surg and cardiac• Supported and communicated with patients and family members as well as provided education with various teaching strategies

Nightingale Nursing Registry Ltd., Peterborough, ON • Attended to patients representing a variety of demographics and clinical situations• Utilized well-developed wound care skills and strategies including VAC dressings• Patient educator and advocate, offering services with compassion and empathy• Preformed assessments and provided care and education to patients with Diabetes, COPD, and CHF• Provided insulin initiation and management to all ages• Responded confidently to acute deterioration in patient condition with thorough and timely assessment, activation, and consultation with resources (EMS, physicians, hospice)• Confident support for patients and families in a palliative care environment

Master Of Nursing, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Master of Nursing with an emphasis on Education

Critical Care Certificate, Critical Care Nursing

Bscn, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse