Courtney Welsh
Upper Island Cove,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in surgical and urological patients. Expertise in managing complex post-operative care and educating patients on ostomy care, leading to enhanced recovery outcomes and increased patient independence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Surgery
Carbonear
Carbonear, NL
09.2025 - Current
- Assessed and managed post-operative care for general surgery, gynecological, and orthopedic patients to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored patient statuses to identify changes, including sepsis and post-operative complications, facilitating timely interventions.
- Provided specialized care for colostomy and ileostomy patients.
- Educated patients on effective ostomy care and usage, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
Registered Nurse Urology
HSC
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
05.2011 - 09.2025
- Managed care for nephrostomy tubes, urostomies, urological stents, and foley catheters to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient statuses to identify changes, including sepsis, post op complications, renal colic, facilitating timely interventions
- Performed flushing, irrigation, and sampling from foley catheters, nephrostomy tubes, and urostomy stents.
- Managing and caring for various drainage systems including JP drains and percutaneous drains
- Managed continuous bladder irrigations to maintain patient comfort and prevent complications.
Education
BN -
Memorial University
St. John's, NL01-2011
General Studies -
Memorial University
St. John's, NL01-2006
Level 3 Diploma -
Crescent Collegiate
Blaketown, NL01-2005
Skills
- Surgical patient care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound management
- Ostomy care techniques
- Respiratory support
- Urological support
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Charge Nurse duties and responsibilities
Certification
• CPR/BLS, Eastern Health, September 2006 and now every 3 months
• Peritoneal Dialysis Training/Experience, 01/04/21, Present
• Peritoneal Dialysis Training/Experience, 01/04/21, Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse Surgery
Carbonear
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Urology
HSC
05.2011 - 09.2025
BN -
Memorial University
General Studies -
Memorial University
Level 3 Diploma -
Crescent Collegiate