Carli Gruber
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 2 years of experience working on a General Medical and Stroke unit. My clinical practice and education have allowed me to gain knowledge and confidence in a vast array of competencies as an RN. I am dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based nursing care, while implementing appropriate nursing interventions and collaborating with all members of the interdisciplinary team. I am committed to continuously expanding my knowledge, education, and skills to make meaningful contributions to patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
6 West General Medicine and Stroke
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for 8-10 patient assignments including assessments, documentation, medication administration, personal care and various nursing interventions
- Develop patient care plans while identifying goals, barriers to discharge and expected patient outcomes
- Interpret lab and diagnostic results and directly communicate critical findings with physicians
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills while mentoring and precepting for 4th year nursing students and orientating new staff to the unit, while providing guidance and training for best practice standards within the health authority
- Assigned as charge nurse on the unit, responsibilities include managing nursing staff, overseeing patient care and directly communicating with the shift coordinator
- Cared for terminally ill patients providing compassionate and dignified end of life care while supporting the families
- Provided emergency and urgent nursing interventions and communicated assessment findings with physicians, respiratory therapists and other health care members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Pharmacy
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza vaccine, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to fluctuating patient volume and varying workloads during peak flu vaccination periods.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while accurately documenting vaccine administration records in electronic health systems.
- Monitored patients post-vaccination for any adverse reactions, taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Provided age-appropriate vaccines according to CDC guidelines, ensuring accurate dosages were administered based on individual needs.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Registered Nurse
Women and Children – Penticton Regional Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Completed newborn, maternal, pediatric, medical/surgical female adult nursing assessments
- Further developed my knowledge surrounding newborn and maternal discharge teaching
- Provided breastfeeding support to families
- Ongoing documentation of patient’s health status
- Effectively communicate, collaborate and transfer information to all members of the health care team
- Provided safe medication administration with maternal, pediatric, medical and surgical patients
- Provided family centered care.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Registered Nurse -
Essentials of ECG and Dysrhythmia Monitoring -
01.2023
KGH Stroke Education -
01.2022
Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test -
01.2022
BCIT Perinatal Nursing Specialty – NSPN 7150 -
01.2021
Basic Life Support (BLS) -
01.2020
First aid/ CPR “C” with AED -
01.2020
Violence Prevention -
01.2019
Trauma Informed Practice -
01.2019
References
- Marissa Holdsworth, Patient Care Coordinator on 6 West Medical Floor, Kelowna General Hospital, Marisa.holdsworth1@bccancer.bc.ca
- Eva VandenHeuvel, Manager on 6 West Medical Floor, Kelowna General Hospital, evavdh@outlook.com
- Stacey Adams, Patient Care Coordinator on 6 West Medical Floor, Kelowna General Hospital, Stacey.adams@interiorhealth.ca
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pharmacy
11.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
6 West General Medicine and Stroke
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Women and Children – Penticton Regional Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of British Columbia Okanagan