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Bridget Kulas Watters

Registered Nurse CHPCN(C)©
Chelsea,QC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in comprehensive patient care, effectively coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven leadership in both clinical and teaching environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Professor, Lab Instructor

Health Foundations, Algonquin College
06.2022 - Current

Within healthcare programs, developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles. Working in classroom, clinical and lab setting, provide continuous feedback of student progress, ensuring curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.


Clinical Instructor

Health Foundations, Algonquin College
11.2023 - 02.2024

Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary. Ensured adherence to institutional policies regarding academic integrity and professionalism among healthcare students during their clinical experiences.

Coordinator ICHS

Health Foundations, Algonquin College
05.2023 - 07.2023

Ensured smooth roll out of international healthcare program, setting priorities and problem-solving through liaison and collaboration with organization departments . Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates to department chair. Provided direct student support as both coordinator and academic advisor, ensuring every effort to secure student success.

Hospice Community Care Coordinator

Hospice Care Ottawa
07.2021 - 06.2022

Responsible for assessing and monitoring caseload of community hospice palliative clients, providing resources to meet needs through strong liaison with other community agencies. Matching clients with volunteers and supporting this therapeutic relationship.

Registered Nurse: Palliative Care Unit

Bruyère Continuing Care
05.2020 - 06.2021

Provided specialized care to high-needs complex palliative and end-of-life patients: Supervised and assigned team members (RNs, RPNs, PSWs, Volunteers) as charge nurse as well as team lead during code blue events.

Registered Nurse

Hospice Care Ottawa
10.2018 - 05.2020

Delivered high quality end-of-life care for patients and their families as charge nurse. Orientated new staff, precepted students and provided training to volunteers at bedside.

LEAP Facilitator

Pallium Canada
07.2018 - Current

Facilitated 23 LEAP (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care) in person and hybrid workshops across Ontario, Quebec and PEI. Supervising operations and logistics of site management.

Health Care Educator

Carefor Health + Community Services
01.2016 - Current

Develop and deliver interactive workshops for UCPs including delegated acts, documentation and cultural awareness training. New employee training involves frequent plan adjustment and continuous assessment of participants needs.

EOL Educator: Train the Trainer

Health & Community Studies, Algonquin College in conjunction with CLRI
03.2018 - 03.2019

Delivered three intensive two day train-the-trainer workshops (EOL Communication for LTC PSWs) in London, Barrie, Timmins. Oversaw logistics and operations of each event

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

STFX University
Antigonish, NS
05.2001 -

Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing

CHPCN(C)©: Canadian Nurses' Association
Ottawa, ON

LEAP Facilitator

Pallium Canada
Ottawa, ON

Skills

Leadership

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Timeline

Clinical Instructor

Health Foundations, Algonquin College
11.2023 - 02.2024

Coordinator ICHS

Health Foundations, Algonquin College
05.2023 - 07.2023

Professor, Lab Instructor

Health Foundations, Algonquin College
06.2022 - Current

Hospice Community Care Coordinator

Hospice Care Ottawa
07.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse: Palliative Care Unit

Bruyère Continuing Care
05.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Hospice Care Ottawa
10.2018 - 05.2020

LEAP Facilitator

Pallium Canada
07.2018 - Current

EOL Educator: Train the Trainer

Health & Community Studies, Algonquin College in conjunction with CLRI
03.2018 - 03.2019

Health Care Educator

Carefor Health + Community Services
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

STFX University
05.2001 -

Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing

CHPCN(C)©: Canadian Nurses' Association

LEAP Facilitator

Pallium Canada
Bridget Kulas WattersRegistered Nurse CHPCN(C)©