Margarita Modesto
Hospital Care Coordinator at Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton- Claim this Profile
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Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hospital Care Coordinator
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Apr 2017 - Present
• Acts as a liaison between clients and the various health care providers they need to achieve optimal health, independence and dignity • Drawing on my knowledge of health services, and working from a laptop computer, conducts face-to-face or telephone assessments and helps clients navigate through the complexities of the health care environment; involves explaining relevant services, and coordinating and monitoring their implementation • Facilitates every step of clients’ health care experience, linking them with the right information and helping them understand and manage their short- and long-term health care goals • Leads all members of the health care team, constantly evaluating assessments, interventions, and goals relevant to patient’s health care plan Show less
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Bethell Hospice
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Inglewood, Ontario
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Full Time - Registered Nurse
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May 2016 - Dec 2021
Successfully provided care to terminally ill patients in crisis while educating and supporting caregivers Effectively used PCA pumps in order to appropriately manage pain and dyspnea while performing health teaching to residents and family members of it’s convenient use Successfully inserted subcutaneous infusion sets on several different patients following BPG and institution policy Diligently communicated consistently with residents and families attending to their psychosocial needs and connected them with appropriate resources and support when necessary Collaborated with Medical Doctors to provide expertise in pain management and comfort control measures inherent to the management of symptoms associated with disease progression Show less
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William Osler Health System
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Cardiology - Part Time - Registered Nurse
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Dec 2017 - Jan 2021
Reports changes in patients’ conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention to physicians. Effectively develops and implements nursing care plans, and supervises patients’ admissions and discharged procedures. Collaborates with CCAC care coordinators to ensure patients have essential services at home upon discharge Assists on educating patients and their family members on medications, body image, healthy lifestyle habits, and pain process and management. Collaborates with allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech language pathologists, dieticians, and more) Show less
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Saint Elizabeth Health Care
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Mississauga
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Registered Nurse
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Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
Enhanced professional growth and development by attending educational programs and in service meetings Safely administered IM and SC medications and completed thorough health teaching Capable of teaching proper ostomy management and care Performed CVAD care following protocols and conducted health teaching to prevent infection complications Effectively administered multiple IV medications following a strict schedule via gravity and pump Capable of managing and treating complex wounds, as well as ordering the appropriate supplies and treatments Efficiently communicated with all members of the healthcare team; including MD’s, CCAC, pharmacists, coordinators, and much more Diligently documented and recorded all patient care and treatment while adhering to CNO and institution policies Successfully managed patients with severe ascites performing regular fluid drainage and health teaching Effectively monitored blood sugars, administered treatments, and provided education to diabetic school children and adults Show less
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Education
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Ryerson University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse