CHRISTY AU
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Nurse
Oasis Fertility Centre
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians in ultrasound scans, sonohysterogram, endosee, oocyte retrieval, ovarian cyst drainages, intraovarian PRP, embryo transfer procedures.
- Performed blood draw and IV starts for patients on medicated treatments
- Administered medications via oral, IV, SC and IM injections
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts daily to keep records current and support accurate treatments. Send patients their daily medication instructions.
- Prepared patients before surgical procedures and assisted as circulating nurse during operations.
- Monitored and stabilized patient post-operative. Provided discharge teaching to caregivers and families.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
L&D/Postpartum – Registered Nurse
AHS
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and potential complications during the labour process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in labour and postpartum period.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from labor and delivery to postpartum units by coordinating timely transfers and thorough report handoffs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
COVID-19 Immunization Program – Registered Nurse
AHS
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Covishield intramuscular injections and monitored for adverse effects
- Demonstrated accurate fit to immunize assessment and teachings
- Effectively utilized Meditech system to support accurate and timely documentations
- Implemented teaching on vaccine-related information and side effects
Final Practicum – Providence Care Centre
AHS
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Charge nurse responsible for two units – responsible for 52 residents
- Utilized conflict management and communication skills to mitigate problems
- Demonstrated leadership skills, time management, critical thinking, cultural sensitivity and competency
- Performed catheterization, wound dressings, ostomy care, enteral feeding
- Promoted intersectoral collaboration and integrated health promotion strategies to meet individual health needs
- Patient teaching on infection prevention, post-operative care, and skin integrity.
Final Practicum - FMC Unit 51 L&D
- 02.2021
- Completed AHS expressed breast milk module, policies and procedures.
4th Year Perinatal Population – SHC Unit 76
- 12.2020
- Inpatient labor & delivery and postpartum unit
- Insertion and removal of IVs and catheters, bladder scans, medication administration (PO, SQ, IM, IV), domestic violence screening
- Cared for L&D and postpartum patient assignments, performed maternal and newborn assessments
- Effective time management skills and documentation in SCM and CPN
- Utilized the nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Patient teaching about postpartum care and hemorrhage, infection, newborn health and safety.
3rd Year Cardiology Population – SHC Unit 66
- 04.2020
- Inpatient adult cardiology/general internal medicine unit
- Head to toe assessment, medication administration (PO, IV, HDC, SQ)
- Catheter removals, NG care, tracheostomy care, PPE, post blood transfusion care
- Patient teaching about maintaining skin integrity, use of spirometer, infection prevention.
3rd Year Mental Health Population – RGH Unit 48
- 03.2020
- Inpatient older adults focused mental health unit
- Performed mental status exam, suicide risk assessment, kardex, medication administration, patient care, post ECT treatment care
- Demonstrated effective patient teaching, time management, and documentation with two patient assignment.
3rd Year Medical/Surgical Population – FMC Unit 54
- 12.2019
- Inpatient orthopedic/trauma unit
- Simple wound dressing, catheter removal, medication administration, bladder scan, SQ injections, spinal assessment, specimen collection, patient mobility
- Patient teaching about wound care, infection, ambulation, medication administration.
Education
Bachelor in Nursing -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2021
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary, AB06.2016
Skills
- Well versed in health information systems - SCM, CPN, Meditech, Care Organizer, and eIVF
- Completed certification modules for EBM, anaphylaxis management, vaccine storage and handling, assisted reproductive technology (ART)
- Hardworking, focused and detail-oriented when approaching all tasks
- Ability to work independently and thrive working in team environments
- Positive attitude and polite personality in addition exceptional communicational skills
- Fluent in speaking and writing of three languages (English, Cantonese, and Mandarin)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse with CARNA
- BLS Provider, Heart & Stroke - OCT 2023-2024
- ACLS Provider, Heart & Stroke - OCT 2022-2024
Volunteer Experience
- 2018 - 2021, UofC Hong Kong Student Association – External Communication, Calgary, AB
- 2016 - 2018, UofC Step Forward – Non-profit volunteering club, Calgary, AB
- 2017 - 2018, UofC Pawsitive – Non-profit volunteering club, Calgary, AB
References
Provided upon request.
Timeline
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Nurse
Oasis Fertility Centre
08.2022 - Current
L&D/Postpartum – Registered Nurse
AHS
08.2021 - 05.2023
COVID-19 Immunization Program – Registered Nurse
AHS
01.2021 - 12.2021
Final Practicum – Providence Care Centre
AHS
01.2021 - 04.2021
Final Practicum - FMC Unit 51 L&D
- 02.2021
4th Year Perinatal Population – SHC Unit 76
- 12.2020
3rd Year Cardiology Population – SHC Unit 66
- 04.2020
3rd Year Mental Health Population – RGH Unit 48
- 03.2020
3rd Year Medical/Surgical Population – FMC Unit 54
- 12.2019
Bachelor in Nursing -
University of Calgary
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
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