Tasha Demerais
Birch Hills
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Victoria Hospital, excelling in critical care and patient management. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and adept at fostering professional growth in nursing staff. Achieved significant improvements in patient care quality and infection control protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
11.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics Victoria Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Medical Floor- Level 6 Victoria Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Home Care
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Advanced Certificate of Critical Care Nursing
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon11.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Prince Albert, SK04.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient and time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics Victoria Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Home Care
01.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Medical Floor- Level 6 Victoria Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2021
Advanced Certificate of Critical Care Nursing
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
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