Andrea Budnick Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Working in a team-based fast-moving acute environment within the hospital • Able to completely manage a full patient load independently • Fully trained to work in emergency (including resuscitation and triage areas), cardiac surgery inpatient unit, cardiac medicine and vascular/urology surgery - Cardiac surgery (CABG, Valve surgery, TAVI, and Endocarditis) - Cardiology (Angiograms, Heart failure, NSTEMI, ICD/Pacemakers, dysrhythmias) - Vascular/Urology surgery (amputations, femoral bypass, skin grafts, nephrectomy) - Emergency (trauma, infections, strokes, seizures, syncope, bleeding, lacerations) • Quick recognition and skilled assessment in emergency resuscitation situations, practicing advanced cardiac life support, and preparing the patient for intubation and defibrillation • Performing thorough patient assessments, providing treatments, rhythm analysis, communicating with the interdisciplinary team and advocating for safe patient care• Collaborating with the healthcare team including physicians, social workers, physiotherapists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, and healthcare aids

• Volunteering to teach and mentor nursing practicum students on the cardiac surgery inpatient unit and emergency• Educating to accommodate each student’s unique learning style, allowing the student to transition from a beginner nurse to a skilled practitioner• Supervising interventions, monitoring assessments, helping each student to develop strong critical thinking skills, and providing constructive feedback on performance • Continuing to provide support as the student is adapting to the new role of a registered nurse and forming a strong trusting relationship with the student lasting beyond practicum

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Volunteering to advocate for safe quality patient care and further healthcare resources through my experience working as a Registered Nurse in the emergency room at St. Boniface hospital • Participating in telephone interviews for a direct-mail letter sent out to donors across Winnipeg, speaking on the radio multiple times, featured in articles within the Winnipeg Free Press and online, engaging in a photo shoot for media images and being a part of television advertisements • Through these outlets, providing a first-hand account of working in the Emergency department and showcasing to the public the difference more resources would make for safe patient care

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Working as a registered nurse in rural northern Manitoba, in communities such as Lynn Lake and Flin Flon, serving these populations through providing care in their local emergency rooms • Practicing strong communication skills in a team-based environment, prepared to provide care in all types of emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma cases • Adaptable to change and flexible to working in different areas of Manitoba, fast learner in a challenging work environment, constantly learning new procedures and transportation policies

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Facilitating a group of students practicing nursing within the clinical setting, monitoring interventions, skills, medications and patient care • Encouraging students to think independently, applying theory to practice and demonstrating strong communication and critical thinking skills • Teaching a post-conference workshop at the end of clinical days, leading students through conversation, reflection and practicing nursing skills such as giving intravenous medications • Making appropriate patient assignments that maximize student learning, constant communication with the site leader and unit staff to ensure safe patient care • Evaluating students, writing midterm and final evaluations, giving ongoing positive and constructive feedback, and utilizing different teaching strategies individualized for each student

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Responsible for safety of patrons in the pool, prompt recognition of emergency events and applying first aid/CPR knowledge, public relations skills when talking to patrons, teaching swimming strokes to children/adults, including those with disabilities such as Autism