Negus Luke

Registered Nurse @McKesson Canada

CA

Working at various Inviva outpatient clinics throughout the GTA as an infusion nurse with clients of all ages.•Conducting a pre-screening assessment with each client to ensure they are stable and eligible to receive the scheduled treatment for their indicated medication (subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion).•Handling and reconstituting specialty pharmaceuticals as per manufacturer product monograph and Heath Canada guidelines.• Following cold chain requirements for medication as per Inviva’s policies and procedures and the manufacturer’s recommendation. •Insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines based on best practice standards. •Following patient-specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events. •Monitoring clients during and post medication administration.•Reporting adverse events in accordance with manufacturer-specific requirements, Health Canada and Inviva’s policies and procedures. •Developing individualized patient care plans. •Promoting patient independence for self-injection when required by answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication. •Documenting patient care services and managing records in accordance with Inviva policies and procedures. •Maintaining knowledge of medical therapies as per manufacturer’s Product Monograph.•Actively participate in training and mentoring of new clinic staff. •Complete training as required by INVIVA on products and services, policies and procedures, technology, quality assurance and communications.•Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice.

Ontario Tech University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)