Cara Getchell
21 Ledgewood Drive,NB
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Passamaquoddy Lodge. Proven ability in medication administration and patient assessments, enhancing outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective patient education. Committed to delivering holistic care that addresses the diverse needs of patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for continuous improvement.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Passamaquoddy Lodge
04.2025 - 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passamaquoddy Lodge...............
06.2010 - 04.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB05-2025
Practical Nurse - Nursing
NBCC
St.Andrews06-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Passamaquoddy Lodge
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passamaquoddy Lodge...............
06.2010 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of New Brunswick
Practical Nurse - Nursing
NBCC
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