Charlene Linklater-Trapper
Timmins
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Weeneebayko General Hospital, excelling in patient care planning and direct patient care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and leadership, enhancing patient recovery outcomes. Skilled in medication and IV administration, with a compassionate approach to patient and family advocacy.
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being in the Mushkegowuk region. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patients within the Mushkegowuk territory through effective care and empathy.
Has strong knowledge of indigenous culture in the Mushkegowuk region and gaps needed to improve on through access to primary care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Timmins & District Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Employed in the Withdrawal Management Unit, provided direct patient care to those who are experiencing withdrawals from opiates, alcohol, substances use.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems, administered Sublocade injections for patients with opiate use disorder.
- Provided direct patient care, vital sign monitoring, perform CIWAs, COWS scoring to determine amount of medications to administer to promote healing and recovery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with addiction worker, social worker, nurse practitioner, addictions physicians in daily bullet rounds to ensure timely interventions, discharge planning, develop plan of care, help navigate patients who wish to proceed further into their recovery process.
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Unit, ER Dept, Renal Unit
Weeneebayko General Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2023
- Developed care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, identifying changes in health status to initiate prompt care adjustments.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Ensured staffing is adequate for all departments when sick call, or patient acuity increases.
- Engage with interdisciplinary health team members daily to ensure optimal patient care on daily basis.
- Arrange medevacs for patients admitted in hospital to access higher level of care.
- Gathered data and provided monthly stats to daily checks on our crash carts and emergency supplies.
Registered Nurse
Weeneebayko General Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2015
- Employed in the Operating Room from 2002-2015, gained experience in role of Day Surgery nurse, PACU (Recovery Room), Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse; obtained Peri-Operative Nurse certificate through George Brown College in Toronto;
- Employed in the Renal Unit and performed role as hemodialysis nurse, provided direct patient care to hemodialysis patients Monday to Friday.
- when not working in the Renal Unit; triaged patients, administered medications, vaccinations such as tetanus shots, performed CPR, First Aid.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during crises, addressing emotional needs while delivering medical care.
- Labour and Delivery Nurse experience, maintained OBS certification;
- Provided continuous labor support to low risk patients, guiding through pain management options and promoting effective breathing techniques during contractions.
- Administered IV medications and fluids through infusion pumps, managing dosage and flow rates to support maternal and fetal health.
- Educated families on newborn care immediately after delivery, fostering understanding of breastfeeding techniques and infant safety practices.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05-2002
High School Diploma -
Northern Lights Secondary School
Moosonee, ON01-1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Maintaining privacy
- Staff supervision
- Acute care expertise
- Long-term care
- knowledge of PS Suite
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Timmins & District Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Unit, ER Dept, Renal Unit
Weeneebayko General Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Weeneebayko General Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
High School Diploma -
Northern Lights Secondary School
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