Brian Da Silva

Experience

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  FOOD BASICS LIMITED

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  Grocery Clerk
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  City of Toronto

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2018

  • Lead a team of lifeguards and swim instructors, in addition to performance evaluations.• Perform pool operating duties including water parameter testing, opening, and closing the facility and ensuring the smooth operation of pool systems/equipment.• Use CLASS to register patrons for swim classes as well as take payments for recreational programs. Teach people of all ages and skill levels how to swim or improve their swimming abilities.

  • Pool In-Charge

    May 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2018
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  University Health Network

  Jun 2018 - now

  Registered Nurse

  • Care for new transplant recipients as well as readmissions.• Perform ongoing assessments of patients, increasing and decreasing acuity as needed.• Administer medications and provide medications as well as diabetes and immunosuppression education for new transplant recipients. • Direct patient care to up to seven individual organ groups, or a combination of them.• Perform a variety of care including IV, CVC, chest tubes, percutaneous drains PTC drains, and catheterization.• Prepare patients for imminent transplant surgery. Show less

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  Seneca Polytechnic

  Sept 2018 - now

  • Facilitate simulated nursing scenarios with BScN and PND students.• Facilitate debriefs with students to reflect on scenarios and guide continued learning.• Create new scenarios and implement those using CAE Apollo Manikins.• Collaborate with faculty to incorporate current events and class subjects into the simulation.• Encourage and train strong communication skills using simulation and virtual reality. • Support students with hands-on learning of clinical skills via demonstration.• Monitor students in the practice lab and ensure students are on track.• Perform various lab maintenance duties including set-up for the next lesson.

  • Simulationist

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Teaching Faculty

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Clinical Simulation Supervisor

    Sept 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Laboratory Technologist Assistant

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Inner City Health Associates

  May 2020 - now

  • Lead a team of nurses working directly with clients isolating while awaiting COVID-19 swab results as well as those who are isolating due to positive COVID-19 results.• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to manage the Recovery Site's day-to-day activities, including wellness checks, medication administration, and harm reduction activities.• Work closely with physicians on-site or remotely to review referrals from hospitals and shelters of potential clients who will be isolated at the hotel. • Utilize Connecting Ontario and OSCAR to review health information and past medical history that is relevant to the care of individuals staying at the Recovery Site.• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and comfortable work environment for all staff.• Facilitate admissions and discharges ensuring that all necessary documentation has been completed and that there is a discharge plan in place.• Arrange for transfers to the hospital when client acuity exceeds capabilities of the Recovery site. Show less • Provide nursing care for marginalized individuals isolating for COVID-19 who are also experiencing complex health needs including wounds, infections, mental health crises, and substance use issues.• Dispense and/or administer over-the-counter and prescribed medications, perform daily wellness checks, and facilitate check-ups and consultations with physicians.• Quickly identify clients who may be experiencing deterioration of mental and physical health including COVID-related respiratory distress/desaturation.• Facilitate open communication with peers, harm reduction, city staff, and clients regarding the clients’ needs and goals of care.• Promote the use of harm reduction practices and the Overdose Prevention Site as well as open communication regarding substance use. Show less

  • Registered Nurse - Regional Mobile Nursing Team

    May 2023 - now

  • Registered Nurse - Enhanced Shelter Support Program

    Apr 2022 - May 2023

  • Charge Nurse

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Registered Nurse

    May 2020 - Apr 2022