Catherine A. Kissel
Hamilton,ON
Summary
I would welcome a rewarding and challenging job that not only draws on my current nursing related skills, but will help me acquire new ones as well.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Community Care
Saint Elizabeth Home Care
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Observed, monitored and recorded clients' physical and emotional well-being to report changes to senior staff.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Schlegel Villages
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with various health care designations to provide holistic care.
- Made a personal effort to get to know residents to increase comfort.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology
Juravinski Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ensured infection control and sterility best practices are present.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Hillsdale Estates
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Provided care to patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided care to patients with challenging mental health and Dementia diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON06.2021
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Geriatrics
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Certification
Fully Vaccinated
Class G license
Tracheostomy & Ventilator Care Training
CVAD & VAT Training
Valid CPR & Standard First Aid
Proficient in Meditech, EPIC, Point Click Care
Nursing Student Preceptorship
Completed CNA Code of Ethics Training
Completed Worker and Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness Program
BIlingual; French speaking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Community Care
Saint Elizabeth Home Care
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology
Juravinski Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Hillsdale Estates
12.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Schlegel Villages
09.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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