Annaleah Kralj
Port Moody
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fraser Health Authority, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and evidence-based interventions. Committed to fostering a positive work environment while mentoring new staff and promoting safety in healthcare delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Behavioral
Fraser Health Authority
08.2003 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Diploma ( Return To Nursing ) - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC06-2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Mental health nursing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Behavioral
Fraser Health Authority
08.2003 - Current
Diploma ( Return To Nursing ) - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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