Sherry Struthers

Experience

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  Dr. Talaat Lotfallah

  Mar 1986 - Jan 1987

  Medical Office Administration

  • Schedule appointments, book hospital tests and referrals• Prepare Patient charts, review, file test results• Assist with basic patient care and procedures as needed, prepare lab specimens• Process physician medication samples; accountable for onsite medications• Bill OHIP, reconcile payments and patient fees.• Maintain office and equipment supplies

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  Moncton Hospital

  Apr 2002 - Sept 2003

  Cardiovascular Technician level 1

  • Cardiograms: Standard, 15 lead, application, initial assessment: Clinic, pre/post op, ER, ICU and RACE team• Set up, Client application and instruction, download and initial review: Holter Monitor, Ambulatory BP monitor, Cardiac Event monitor; Pace maker Check• Patient instruction, application and download for diagnostic tests: • Familiar with Muse and Meditech Computer systems • Transfer, edit and confirm ECGs • Routinely the sole Technician for a 400 bed hospital; ER, Recovery, ICU’s Show less

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  Gibson Family Health Care

  Dec 2003 - Oct 2010

  Personal Care Aide;Dietary Aide

  Provide personalized daily care for geriatric, complex continuing care, or palliative patients • Aide physiotherapy and occupational therapy• Medical Charting and documentation • Provide emergency First Aide• Meal preparation and housekeeping• Assist with meal preparations, menu planning, cooking and service for 180 residents• Compliance with Ministry of Health standards for Nursing Home• Attention to Nutritionist and Physicians Orders for patients• Assessment of health status; Knowledge of dietary requirements to meet medical conditions Show less

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  PRACTICAL NURSE CLINICAL PLACEMENT

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2013

  Practical Nurse Student

  Kingston General Hospital Kidd 3 Cardiac Thoracic Surgical Unit Year 2 Student 2013Kingston General Hospital Kidd 10 Pediatrics Year 2 Student 2013Hotel Dieu Hospital Perianesthesia; Day Surgery Year 2 Student 2012Kingston General Hospital Kidd 6 Med/ Surg Year 2 Student 2012St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital Gibson 2 Rehabilitation Year 1 Student 2012Kingston General Hospital: Connell 9 General Medicine Year 1 Student 2012Providence Manor Long Term Care Year 1 Student 2011•Excellent collaborative teamwork with effective communication to staff and clients; electronic documentation•Timely, conscientious physical assessments and critical thinking skills: pre and post op assessments, •Wound care; surgical dressings, chest tubes, trachs, nephrostomy tubes, drains, ostomy and stoma care etc•Safe medication administration, 4-8 patient load; adult, pediatric. IV, CADD pump, sub Q sets, tube feedings•Compassionate, culturally sensitive care, health teaching and therapeutic communication Show less

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  Revera Inc.

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Registered Practical Nurse

  • RPN UCP charge position for a 67 bed Retirement, LTC and Memory Care Facility: Stroke, ABI, Dementia• Responsible for medication administration, including glucose monitoring and insulin; wound care• Emphasis on physical assessment, and emergency client care.• Extensive experience with LTC agency policies, guidelines, documentation and front line patient advocacy • Effective and organized staff supervisory skills; Client focused care and family support

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  Providence Care, St Mary's of the Lake, Gibson 2

  May 2014 - Oct 2024

  Registered Practical Nurse

  •Orthopaedic Rehabilitation; Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Musculoskeletal Injury, Medication administration •Client health teaching, support, Physical assessment, wound care, physiotherapy support•Interdisciplinary team work, communication skills •Multiple computer programs and skills for documentation related to clients and organizations

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  Providence Care

  May 2014 - Jun 2024

  Registered Practical Nurse
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  Kingston General Hospital

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  Registered Practical Nurse

  • Inpatient Oncology, General Medicine, Palliative Care• Excellent critical and physical assessment skills• Medication administration including blood products, TPN, parenteral admin, bloodwork, IV insertion• Compassionate and therapeutic relationships with a focus on client centered care and family support

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  Kingston Community Health Centres

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Telehealth Office: Registered Telemedicine Nurse, clinical telemedicine site for coordinating and facilitating appointments for patients and healthcare practitioners across Ontario. Assisting in physical assessments using telehealth specialized equipment. One of my focuses included organizing Endocrinology day clinics in several communities. Primary Health Care Clinic; RPN: schedule patient appointments and referrals using online scheduling program and health record documentation. Physical assessment. Phlebotomy and Blood Lab prep. Vaccinations. Well Baby clinics. Health teaching. Community and social needs assessment and referrals.

  • Telemedicine Registered Practical Nurse

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Clinic Nurse

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
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  CBI Health Group

  Jun 2018 - May 2021

  Community Nurse

  Registered Practical Nurse providing community health care and support. We utilize our skills to the fullest scope of practice in our community, liasing with multiple organizations, agencies and team members to provide patient centered care. Coordinating with the LIHN and other agencies, I provide medical care in homes, assisted living facilities, clinic and long term care. Focus includes: Wound management, IV therapy, Diabetes management, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Health Teaching, Palliative Care and M.A.I.D. Care. Show less

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  KFL&A Public Health

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  Registered Practical Nurse

  Vaccine Preventable Disease Team, CoVid Mass Immunization Clinic.Immunization team, Vaccine Prep Team and Team Lead.

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  ParaMed Home Health Care

  Jul 2024 - now

  Clinical Nursing Supervisor