Julia Guthrie
Perth Road,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable ICU nurse who is highly motivated. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kingston General Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Clinical Instructor - School of Nursing
Queens University
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Taught students various nursing skills through demonstrations and simulations
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Royal Alexandra Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trent University
Peterborough, ON2008
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 2024
- Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - 2024
Leadership/Volunteer Activities
Charge Nurse (occasional) - Royal Alexandra Hospital, Medicine
- took on the charge nurse role as needed, managing nursing staff and physician concerns while also maintaining a small patient assignment
Staff Mentor - Kingston General Hospital, ICU
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Unit Based Council- Kingston General Hospital, ICU
- assisted with nursing-led initiatives to improve the unit, such as developing a wound care cart and a compassion cart which were then utilized by staff
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Instructor - School of Nursing
Queens University
09.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kingston General Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Royal Alexandra Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trent University
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