Betsy - Registered Nurse at Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Expertise in delivering comprehensive nursing care in diverse clinical settings with a focus on patient safety and comfort.

Skilled in trauma-informed, patient-centered communication to support mental health and promote healing.

Proficient in accurate clinical assessments, documentation, and coordination of care plans.

Effective at working with healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, patient-focused care.

Independently managed a full patient assignment in a fast-paced post-operative surgical setting.. Coordinated and delivered comprehensive patient care, including assessments, treatments, documentation, and discharge planning.. Led interdisciplinary patient rounds and collaborated effectively with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.. Performed patient admissions and discharges while ensuring continuity of care and patient education.. Utilized EPIC for accurate documentation, order management, and clinical communication.. Applied hospital policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices to support safe, high-quality care.. Demonstrated strong prioritization, organization, and time-management skills to complete patient care responsibilities within scheduled shifts consistently.

Support nursing staff in delivering safe, patient-centered care to individuals receiving hemodialysis.. Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient mobility, and comfort measures while maintaining patient dignity and safety.. Monitor patient status and report clinical changes to the healthcare team to ensure timely intervention.. Document patient care and observations in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.. Promote patient engagement initiatives, including increasing awareness of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC). Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities to enhance patient comfort and overall dialysis experience.

Provided therapeutic support to patients experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions within a specialized psychiatric setting.. Utilized trauma-informed and patient-centered communication to build rapport and foster trust with patients.. Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation of high-risk situations to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, social workers, and allied health professionals.. Supported recovery-oriented care plans focused on patient autonomy, stabilization, and rehabilitation.

Delivered compassionate personal care and support to elderly residents while promoting independence and dignity.. Assisted residents with ADLs including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and toileting.. Observed and reported changes in residents’ health status to nursing staff to support timely clinical intervention.. Demonstrated strong time management and prioritization skills while managing care for multiple residents in a fast-paced environment.. Fostered meaningful relationships with residents and families to promote emotional well-being and quality of life.