Knowledge of Canadian health care regulations

Ability to multitask and handle conflict situations

Good team player and ability to play a leadership role

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Anapharm: Nurse, Clinical Trial Department

October 2003 to present

- Ensure the well-being of volunteers

- Affix catheters and draw blood

- Administer study drug to patients

- Observe vital signs

- Analyze physiological data

- Perform electrocardiograms

- Inject volunteers

- Collect and study samples

Saint Mary's Hospital: Nurse, Maternity Department

February 1998 to September 2003                                                          

• Provided nursing care (delivery suite)
• Supported and advised young mothers
• Dealt with the threat of premature deliveries
• Kept nurse liaison notebook up to date

University of Calgary Hospital Centre: Nurse, Hematology Department

May 1993 to January 1998                                                                                             

• Prepared chemotherapy under sterile laminar flow
• Affixed rehydration infusions
• Administered drugs via electric syringe pump
• Drew arterial samples for blood gas readings

EDUCATION

Degrees

1990: Diploma in Practical Nursing, Red Deer College (Medicine Hat)

1993: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Alberta

Certifications:

2001: Occupational Health Nursing (Canadian Nurses Association)

2005: Palliative Nursing (Canadian Nurses Association)

Association: Member of the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

LANGUAGES

Bilingual (English and French)

Spanish: read, spoken

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Engagement: member of a seniors inclusion association

Hobbies: travel, movies

Sports: volleyball, tennis, mountain biking