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Brittany Klaassen
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and managing complex medical conditions. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Gyne-Oncology/OBS/Daysurgery
Alberta Health Services
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and monitoring ECG readings, identifying irregular rhythm readings, monitoring arterial lines, interpreting arterial blood gases & blood draws from arterial line, monitoring bloodwork results and communicating any stability changes to the physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, and Health Care Aides.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, SCU
Alberta Health Services, Leduc Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity on four bed SCU ward.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services, Sturgeon Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit
Vancouver Coastal Health, Lionsgate Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services, RAH
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services , Queen Elizabeth 2 Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services, Sturgeon Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Covenant Health, St. Marys Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Education
French Studies
Grant MacEwan
Edmonton, AB12.2020
Perioperative Nursing/RN
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB03.2019
Emergency Nursing
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB12.2014
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
- OBS trained
- Connect Care proficient
- Team player
Certification
- ACLS, Heart and Stroke Foundation - August 14, 2021 - August 14, 2023 (Expired)
- BLS, Heart and Stroke Foundation - August 30, 2024- August 30, 2025
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Gyne-Oncology/OBS/Daysurgery
Alberta Health Services
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
11.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, SCU
Alberta Health Services, Leduc Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services, Sturgeon Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services, RAH
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit
Vancouver Coastal Health, Lionsgate Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services , Queen Elizabeth 2 Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services, Sturgeon Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Covenant Health, St. Marys Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2016
French Studies
Grant MacEwan
Perioperative Nursing/RN
Grande Prairie Regional College
Emergency Nursing
Grant MacEwan University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alberta
Accomplishments
-Experience in observation units monitoring & interpreting ECG rhythms
-Monitoring, interpreting and providing nursing interventions for arterial lines
- Drawing ABG from arterial lines and interpreting ABGs
-Using central lines for IV medications/Blood Administration/TPN & nursing interventions to care for central lines
-Daily assessments & nursing interventions in a fast pace environment
-Day surgery experience
-Telemetry application experience
-Charge nurse experience
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- University of alberta
- Grant MacEwan University
- GPRC
- UNA
- CARNA
- AHS
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionQuote
The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.
Unknown
Software
Word Office
Pxyis
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Working out
Swimming
Researching
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