Dana Hood
Cumberland
Summary
Seeking employment in the field of nursing where my professional skills, knowledge, and experience will be utilized while fostering positive professional relationships with colleagues, patients, and community members.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Cytoscopy Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Prepared and assisted with cystoscopy procedures
- Assisted Urologists with specialized procedures such as bladder biopsies, cauterization of bladder tumors, lithotripsy, Irrigation of the bladder with CBI and instillation of Botox into the bladder
- Educated patients and families on after care procedures and catheter care
- Provided preparation and recovery care for endoscopy patients as well as patients undergoing procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscope, colonoscopy and lung biopsies
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Caring for patients with heart attacks, cardiac arrest
- Managed IV therapies such as Dopamine, Propanol, Insulin and Nitroglycerin
- Assisted internists with procedures such as intubation, insertion of central lines and nasogastric tubes
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Part-Time Surgical Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Horizon’s Miramichi Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
- In acute care, trauma and ambulance transfers to other facilities
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Clinical Instructor
University of New Brunswick/ Miramichi Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Miramichi Regional Health Authority Miramichi NB
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Staff Nurse
Blackville Health Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Miramichi Regional Health Authority
06.2001 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct quality care to patients presenting with psychiatric conditions.
- Insertion of central/arterial lines, chest tubes, and suturing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackville High School
1997
Bachelor of Nursing Degree - undefined
University of New Brunswick
2001
BCLS/CPR
PICC/CENTRAL LINE
Concentrated Nursing Care Course Certification
Accomplishments
- BCLS/CPR
- PICC/CENTRAL LINE certification
- Concentrated Nursing Care Course Critical Care/Emergency Program
Volunteer/Extracurriculars
Pastors wife 16 years 2007-2023 Charlottetown, PE
Music Ministry 2009-2023 Charlottetown, PE
Children’s Ministry 2007-2023 Charlottetown, PE
Youth pastor 2005-2007 Blackville, NB
Ladies Committee Member Atlantic District UPC 2015-2022
Ladies President Atlantic District UPC 2022-Present
Timeline
Part-Time Cytoscopy Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2015 - Current
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2019
Part-Time Surgical Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2012
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Horizon’s Miramichi Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
Clinical Instructor
University of New Brunswick/ Miramichi Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Miramichi Regional Health Authority Miramichi NB
01.2005 - 01.2007
Staff Nurse
Blackville Health Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2007
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Miramichi Regional Health Authority
06.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Blackville High School
Bachelor of Nursing Degree - undefined
University of New Brunswick
BCLS/CPR
PICC/CENTRAL LINE
Concentrated Nursing Care Course Certification
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