Agnieszka Kielb-Kania
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Greenstaff Medical
Red Deer, AB
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Adapted quickly to new facility during travel assignment, integrating seamlessly into diverse team environment while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Performed IV insertion, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to make informed decisions regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical situations.
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing compassionate care throughout their hospital stay.
- Educated patients on follow-up care, ensuring proper understanding of discharge instructions and medications prescribed.
- Conducted thorough chart reviews to maintain accurate documentation and facilitate continuity of care across multiple healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Humber River Hospital
1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto
01.2006 - 12.2023
- Triaged patients and determined priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs in busy ED with approximately 300-400 visits/day.
- Closely monitored patient condition, identifying arrythmia and other life threatening complications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life saving interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as Bi-Pap, Ventilator, extensive wound care.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, chest tube insertions, procedural sedation.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Answered codes on medical units quickly and provided efficient, skilled medical care.
- Acted as team leader managing patients flow in 70 beds Emergency Department, providing support to nursing staff as needed.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology Unit
Humber River Hospital
Toronto, ON
01.2006 - 04.2012
- Utilized Meditech Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Administered chemotherapy agents, blood products, TPN via IV, PICC lines, implanted Port-a-cath's.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies, collaborated with healthcare team to address new concerns.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Mentored/precepted new nurses/students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Acted as team leader, distributed patient's assignment, supervised nursing team of RN's/RPN's on 30 beds unit and provided support when needed.
Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Unit
Swietokrzyskie Oncology Center
Kielce, Poland
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Prepared and administered chemotherapy and biological therapies to oncology patients.
- Assessed patients before, during and after course of chemotherapy treatment; managed adverse reactions.
- Provided end-of-life care and support for dying patients.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to patients and family through dedicated listening, kind words and time.
Education
RN Diploma -
Nursing School
Kielce, Poland06.1994
Skills
- ER Experience
- CTAS certified
- Emergency Procedures
- Airway management
- ECG interpretation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- CVAD certified
- BLS/ACLS
- Meditech/EPIC Documentation
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Team Leader
- Mentor/Preceptor
Certification
PALS, TNCC, ACLS, BLS, CONC
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Greenstaff Medical
12.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Humber River Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology Unit
Humber River Hospital
01.2006 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Unit
Swietokrzyskie Oncology Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
RN Diploma -
Nursing School