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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Gwen Cone

Air Ronge

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Saskatchewan Health Authority, excelling in patient advocacy and care coordination. Proven expertise in immunization administration and clinical judgment, effectively enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in triaging calls and promoting health, ensuring optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
  • Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
  • Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
  • Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
  • Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
  • Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
  • Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used Telus EMR to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Saskatchewan Health Authority
12.2016 - 05.2024
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.

Education

No Degree - Advanced Authorized Practice Certificate

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK
02-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
12-2003

Skills

  • Pediatric care
  • Pain clinics
  • Compassionate communication
  • Call triaging
  • Removing sutures
  • Mental health support
  • Immunization administration
  • Health promotion
  • Procedure preparations
  • Geriatric care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring/ECG's
  • Diabetes management
  • Prenatal care

Accomplishments

  • Achieved compassionate and knowledgeable nursing care through effectively helping with client centered focus.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Saskatchewan 2025
  • PALS Training - 2024
  • ACLS Training - 2024
  • ITLS Training - 2024
  • CPR BLS Training - 2025

Timeline

Primary Care Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Saskatchewan Health Authority
12.2016 - 05.2024

No Degree - Advanced Authorized Practice Certificate

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Saskatchewan

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