Sarah Quinto Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

• Applies in-depth nursing knowledge and clinical expertise within a team-based, limited-resourced setting under an expanded scope to deliver comprehensive health services for the First Nation community of Mishkeegogamang throughout the lifespan (including neonates, infants and children, prenatal persons, adult, and geriatric populations)• Utilizes clinical skills such as peripheral IV insertion, phlebotomy, ECG, and acute and chronic wound care, CTAS triaging via phone and in-person• Creates comprehensive care plans to support health promotion and continuity of care • Provides primary care and client education for service users including immunization, STI testing, family planning methods, urinalysis and fetal heart rate monitoring via Doppler

• Conducted well and unwell baby and child assessments from newborn, infants to 4-6 years of age using the Rourke Baby Record, Looksee Checklist, Nipissing District Developmental Screen and WHO growth charts to monitor for appropriate weight gain and developmental milestone surveillance• Organized immunizations clinics and administered immunizations per the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Ontario, the Manitoba RSV Prophylaxis program, as well as COVID and flu vaccine clinics under medical directives• Coordinated care for families and babies experiencing complex health needs and placed referrals to community resources for children with developmental and speech and language delays• Utilized clinical skills such as venipuncture, IV management, and wound care• Provides primary care and client education for service users including immunization, pregnancy tests, STI testing, family planning methods, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring through a trauma informed harm reduction lens

• Supervised and responded to multiple complex overdoses for up to 8 people who use drugs within a client-centred, harm-reduction framework in a team-based, rapidly-changing environment • Conducted physical health assessments and provides primary care for service users, including wound care for acute and chronic wounds, immunization, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose monitoring through the lens of health promotion and disease prevention• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to provide support and counselling related to activities of daily living and managing substance use and addiction through a harm reduction lens• Coordinated care and placed referrals to community resources for community members experiencing homelessness and housing transience• Optimized interprofessional collaboration with social workers, Safer Supply team members, and primary health care providers through the Outreach clinic• Supported primary care clinical team with triage processes and in person appointments• Managed the safety of clients and facilitates conflict resolution with service users through a transformative justice lens

• Provided one-to-one psychopharmacological treatment and holistic recovery-oriented therapeutic support for up to 5 adult forensic and non-forensic clients living with mood and anxiety disorders, severe and persistent mental disorders, personality disorders in an acute inpatient setting• Conducted comprehensive mental health and suicide risk assessments using the Mental Status Examination (MSE) and initiates and revised individual care plans accordingly• Managed the safety of clients in restraints and under continuous and constant observation precautions through diligent observation and monitoring• Developed therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage care of clients with a history of aggression and violence

• Facilitated and developed workshop sessions and monthly drop-ins for East and Southeast Asian LGBTTIQA youth ages 18-29 for the When You’re Ready Project within a queer-positive, sex-positive, and anti-oppressive framework• Participated in weekly peer educator meetings to coordinate community outreach efforts

• Recipient of the 2016 and 2017 Silver Fundraiser Awards for raising over $10000 for faculty-specific scholarships and bursaries• Maintained positive collegial relationships with alumni and Ryerson community members • Handled and negotiated objections in a professional manner• Maintained accuracy of alumni database via RuffaloCODY software

Surgical Day Care

• Conducted pre-operative admission assessments to facilitate physical and psychological preparation for surgery and discharge• Provided assessment and care of the airway, hemodynamic status, pain and nausea management of perianesthetic clients recovering from ambulatory surgical procedures • Provided extensive pre and post-operative health education, teaching and support to patients and families, including telephone follow-up calls documented online• Reinforced pre-admission discharge teaching and assessed clients for discharge using the Post- Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (PADS)• Presented "From theory to practice: Making space for advocacy in nursing" at the 2017 Perioperative Services Professional Education Program at Women's College Hospital

Inpatient Mental Health

•Worked in collaboration with nurses and physicians in the delivery of mental health care for up to 5 clients with acute mental health needs•Conducted mental health assessments using the Mental Status Exam (MSE) and provided one-to-one support for adult clients presenting with first episode psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders

Women/Trans Clinic

•Worked in collaboration with a community-based multidisciplinary team in the delivery of sex-positive reproductive health care within an anti-oppressive framework.•Conducted admission assessments and counselling for reproductive health needs with supervision•Presented on “The Importance of Pap Tests in Women Living with HIV” at the People With AIDS Foundation with assistance from preceptor

Scarborough - Agincourt North

• Adapted arithmetic and reading concepts to 20+ primary, elementary, and secondary school students with varied learning capabilities under an independent learning program

Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program

•Worked in collaboration with a community-based multidisciplinary health care team in the delivery of multimodal therapeutic care to clients with serious mental health needs•Facilitated psychoeducational groups to clients presenting with a variety of mental health needs with supervision from preceptor

Oncology/Palliative Care

Worked in collaboration with doctors and nurses to provide safe and compassionate client care for up to 2 patients diagnosed with cancer and complex chronic conditions.

• Coordinated with warehouse and transport company personnel to meet time-sensitive customer requests• Trained and supported new hires in their transition to customer service roles • Collaborated with senior staff to improve sales and inventory management processes• Initiated new customer documentation process that promoted interdepartmental accountability and bolstered intercompany networking • Prepared and distributed intercompany weekly sales reports for 100+ employees • Answered inquiries from customers via phone and email in a punctual manner • Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing mail, and maintained files and archives

Lyndhurst Centre

•Worked in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide complete basic nursing care and emotional support for up to 2 patients with spinal cord injuries while assisting as needed

•Collaborated with Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to provide basic morning care for elderly residents•Further developed effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to navigate cross-cultural communication barriers as well as clients diagnosed with cognitive deficits

•Collaborated with Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to provide basic morning care for elderly residents with mild to moderate cognitive deficits•Refined critical thinking and analytical skills by adapting care to address interlinked chronic physical conditions in clients

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing With Distinction, Minors In Psychology And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Peer Mentor with the Tri-Mentoring Program, Volunteer with the RyePride Equity Service Centre and the Centre.

Êcole De Langue - Français Langue Étrangère (Intensif Iii)

In July 2016, with the help of a bursary from the Explore program, I participated in a five-week French immersion program at Université.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: I was a co-leader of the Free the Children chapter at Mary Ward from 2009-2012 and the Creative Spaces editor.