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Able to care for patients post cardiovascular surgery; patients who have undergone valve replacement, CABG, etc. Proficient with airway management, pain management, hemodynamic monitoring, and heart rhythm interpretation.

• A member of Unit 48 Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at the Peter Lougheed Centre• Responsible for providing care for patients with heart problems and conditions, as well as other acute and chronic conditions. Such as heart failure, NSTEMI, unstable angina, atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, hypertensive crisis/emergency, cardiogenic shock, sepsis, and congenital heart disease.• Interpret and track ECG readings, identify abnormal telemetry readings, as well as inform team members about changes in stability or acuity.• Observe, assess, monitor patients in the critical care setting.• Monitor and care for patients with central lines and art lines.• Titrate mediations• Assist in procedures such as central line insertions, art line insertions, TEEs and Cardioversions.

• A member of Unit 49 Medical Cardiology at the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC)• Responsible for providing care for patients with heart problems and conditions, as well as other acute and chronic conditions.• Observe, assess, monitor patients in the acute care setting.• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.• Proficient at interpreting and monitoring telemetry.• Trained in maintaining Central Access Devices.• Able to provide safe, quality patient and family centered care.• Initiated IV therapy such as antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, and hydration therapy.• Developed a higher quality of nursing skills and knowledge related to cardiology and general medicine.

• Responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living, and providing comfort and support services to patients.• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.• Worked closely with patients, families, and care givers in a health care facility.• Proficient in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care.• Able to work efficiently in a team environment.• Developed essential skills and knowledge related to cardiology and general medicine by working on Unit 49 (Cardiology) and Unit 48 (CCU) at the Peter Lougheed Centre.

• 440 hours of clinical experience on Unit 7.4 (Neurology) at the QEII/Halifax Infirmary in Nova Scotia.• Gained valuable experience on the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit as well as knowledge related to seizure assessments and monitoring.• Developed fundamental nursing skills and knowledge related to neurology.• Able to provide care for a variety of patients with coexisting medical conditions and diagnoses of the following: Diabetes, Renal Failure, Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Strokes, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• 192 hours of clinical experience on the Med/Surg Stroke Unit at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.• 76 hours on the maternity ward at St. Martha’s.• 48 hours on the PCU at St. Martha’s.• 48 hours at the Strait Richmond Hospital outside of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.• 12 hours on the mental health unit at St. Martha’s.• 12 hours in the mental health and addiction inpatient withdrawal management unit in Truro, Nova Scotia.