79 Stirling Crescent, St John’s, NL A1A 4J9
Cell (709) 763-8763; Email: jyotisharmamaher@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience as a registered nurse in resident care, schools and hospital settings
• Master of Nursing Degree; Bachelor of Nursing Degree; Member in good standing with ARNNL
• Strong organization, interpersonal, communication skills and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
• Committed to quality care of patient; commendable work ethic
• Knowledge of the community-nursing model of care; able to work independently and able to exercise excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills
• Developed partnerships with recreation and nutritionist to implement and evaluate physical activity and healthy eating
• Demonstrated competencies in observation, independent assessment and health education
• Conducted research, compiled papers and reports for presentation to groups; provided training and orientation to health care providers; instructed patients and family in procedures and care
• Experience with working with residents and patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions and addictions; collaborating with external resources and multidisciplinary team to enhance client functioning
WORK HISTORY
Resident Care Manager, Tiffany Village/Elizabeth Towers, St. John’s, NL (2010-2013)
• Managed and oversaw 80 nursing staff (RN, LPN and PCA) providing care to residents
• Established nursing programs and staff development initiatives to ensure best quality of care
• Managed care revenue and cost of care being provided to and charged back to residents
• Assessed residents’ care requirements and suitability for Tiffany Village through initial assessment conducted in the community or hospital. Ongoing assessments conducted to assess changes in care requirements
• Oversaw and coordinated physician services and flu shot clinics
• Focused on maintaining high staff morale through positive feedback, coaching and strong leadership and communication among staff with a diverse skill mix
• Collaborated with external health care professionals in private/public practice for follow-up
• Assessed psychosocial needs of residents and families and arranged appropriate resources
• Provided front line assessment and care
• Effectively maintained relationships with family using strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Conducted staff orientation and continuing education initiatives
• Maintained nursing inventory using excel spreadsheet and
• Participated in staff selection, interviewing and performance appraisal and monitored staffing requirements
• Provide after hour on call support to nursing staff
• Developed policies, procedures and relevant forms to promote excellence in nursing care
• Initiated health promotion activities such as management of chronic diseases
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Charge Nurse, Chancellor Park Long Term Care Facility, St. John’s, NL (2008-2010)
• Collaborated with on-call physicians, pharmacist, social worker, dietician and hospitals to meet resident health needs after clinical assessment
• Independently prioritized, multitasked, analysed and organized resources to meet the needs of residents, families, staff and the institution
• Collected blood for lab testing, administered medications and provided treatments
• Ensured that LPN/PCA staff worked to their full scope of practise; supervised up to 50 staff
• Included family in planning, implementing and evaluating resident care needs
• Maintained a safe environment for residents and staff
• Fostered open communication among residents, families and staff to ensure a team care approach
• Encouraged evidence based practice, accountability and continuing education
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Care/General Medicine), General Hospital, Eastern Health, St. John’s, NL (2000-2008)
• Provided acute care for patients diagnosed with cardiac disease, acute and chronic respiratory conditions, acute GI conditions; managed patients with various types of unstable medical conditions
• Provided patient teaching and preparation for diagnostic/cardiac procedures and surgery, dialysis, as well as other complex medical interventions
• Provided patient and family counselling to surgical patients to ensure optimal care/recovery
• Planned, implemented and evaluated patient care within a multidisciplinary tertiary hospital-based environment
EDUCATION • Master of Nursing Degree, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL (2013)
Thesis: (Obesity, Eating Patterns, and Physical Activity of Adolescents: A Comparison of Two Rural Communities in Newfoundland). Supervisor: Dr Shirley Solberg.
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL (2000).
Relevant Training
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Current)
Awards
• Fellowship Award - for Masters of Nursing research towards thesis work
• Scholarship, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, for thesis work related to heart disease
• Directors List - Graduated Bachelor of Nursing on the Directors list
Licenses
• Registered in good standing with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (2000-Present)
REFERENCES
Shirley Solberg, PhD, RN
Professor, School of Nursing
M.U.N
Andrea Avery, B.Comm, B.A., MHSA
Vice President of Operations, Human Resources, Tiffany Village
Edwina Kirkland, B.Voc. Ed., R.N.
President Kirkland Nursing Services/Tiffany Village
Bonnie Ryan, B.Comm
General Manager/Administrator, Elizabeth Towers Assisted Living
Lynne Loveys Kane, B.N., M.N., R.N.
Quality Risk Manager (Regional Medication Reconciliation-Project Lead)
Eastern Health