EVELYN KULUMBA
Surrey
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse (RN) with over 19 years of experience working in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and handle high-stress situations. Skilled in providing competent care to patients with chronic and acute conditions with a steadfast commitment to quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surrey Memorial Hospital
2014.01 - Current
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 post-operative patients on average, immediately post general anesthesia, procedural, and spinal anesthetic.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assessing and treating critically ill patients requiring respiratory support via ventilation, intensive care management, cardioversion, and ECT therapy.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority - SMH, JPOC
2019.01 - 2019.11
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality, compassionate care to anywhere from 20 to 50 patients in ambulatory daycare.
- Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Ensured patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing therapeutic procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing therapeutic interventions by assisting with appropriate patient positioning for procedures and using a variety of procedure-related medical equipment.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fraser Health Authority
2007.04 - 2013.12
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans for critical care patients.
- Responsible for guiding interdisciplinary healthcare team members in evaluating complex patient needs.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and other life-supporting therapies.
Education
Diploma in Advanced Critical Care Nursing - Advanced Critical Care Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC2001
Skills
- Advisement and counseling skills
- Competent in technical skills and knowledge related to assigned clinical area
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
- Collaborates with members of interdisciplinary team
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Training Junior Team Members
Certification
British Columbia College on Nurses and Midwives
Reg # 0904523 Practicing membership 2001 - present
Timeline
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority - SMH, JPOC
2019.01 - 2019.11
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surrey Memorial Hospital
2014.01 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fraser Health Authority
2007.04 - 2013.12
Diploma in Advanced Critical Care Nursing - Advanced Critical Care Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Western University
British Columbia College on Nurses and Midwives
Reg # 0904523 Practicing membership 2001 - present
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