Edla Pearson

New graduate nurse seeking an RN position in Interior Health.

Experienced in fast-paced clinical settings and delivering high quality patient care, prioritizing patient safety, and providing compassionate nursing care to diverse populations. Utilizes comprehensive nursing knowledge and critical-thinking to assist in diverse healthcare needs. Committed to being a reliable team member and building on current skill set.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• BC Care Aide Certificate (registration #143270)
• IV insertion certificate (04/01/24)

• Labour, Delivery, & Postpartum Unit (final practicum)- RIH (432 hours)

Assisted in triaging patients using OTAS, labour monitoring, assisted in delivery of newborns, provided postpartum care and monitoring for moms and babies, breastfeeding education and support, discharge teaching, preformed NST's for pregnant women and practiced interpretation of NST's

• Thompson Regional Family Obstetrics Clinic - RIH (182 hours)

Triaged referrals, conducted intake interviews for new patients, performed NST's for pregnant women, provided education regarding pregnancy and labour, phoned patients with routine and urgent results

• 6N Medical acute care - RIH (252 hours)

Management and treatment of acute medical issues, particularly respiratory illnesses, eating disorders, and geriatric medicine 

• Community Project with Logan Lake Wellness Health & Youth Centre (117 hours)

Developed of a comprehensive bereavement program for the rural community of Logan Lake 

• 5S Medical acute care - RIH (169 hours)

Monitoring and treatment of acute on chronic health conditions such as COPD, CHF, Diabetes, as well as palliative care and medical rehabilitation. 

• 5N Orthopedic Surgical Unit - RIH (169 hours)

Management of post-op hip, knee, and shoulder surgeries as well as complex wound care and monitoring for post-operative complications

• Home and Community Health - Kamloops Home and Community Care (132 hours)

Palliative care planning, complex wound care management, aiding families through transitions such as from home to long term care 

• GT6 Mental Health and Substance Use - RIH (84.5 hours)

Formed trusting relationships with vulnerable adults with mental health concerns, increased understanding of substance use disorders

• Labour, Delivery, & Postpartum Unit - RIH (84.5 hours)

Refined focused assessment skills of postpartum women and newborns, provided family-centered care and

• Gemstone Long Term Care Centre - Kamloops (117 hours)

Head-to-toe assessments, geriatric patient care and aiding in activities of daily living