Kaitlyn Brighton
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and diligent registered nurse with a proven history of delivering personalized patient care. Committed to providing the highest level of care through effective patient education and counseling. Demonstrates leadership skills to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Known for optimizing safety protocols to ensure comprehensive and efficient patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
2024.05 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care in RAAPID rounds.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
YMCA
2016.06 - 2024.01
CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA
2022.07 - 2023.08
BABYSITTER
Self employed
2014.01 - 2022.01
RESTAURANT HOSTESS
Montanas
2014.06 - 2016.01
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB06.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Discharge
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and Charting
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Licensed RN
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Assessment
- Seizure Management
- Diabetes management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- Relationship Building
- Cardiac Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emotional awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Family Education
Certification
- First aid and CPR C
- Basic life saving
References
- Stephanie Hutz - AHS, Preceptor, (403) 389-3682, Stephanie.hutz@albertahealthservices.ca
- Maddy Gupton - YMCA, Aquatics Manager, Maddy.Gupton@calgary.ymca.ca
- Adriana Fons - YMCA, Summer Camp Manager, (403) 606-5813, Adriana.Fons@calgary.ymca.ca
- Danielle Schellenberg - AHS, Registered Nurse Colleague, (403) 819-7702, Danielle.shellenberg@albertahealthservices.ca
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
2024.05 - Current
CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA
2022.07 - 2023.08
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
YMCA
2016.06 - 2024.01
RESTAURANT HOSTESS
Montanas
2014.06 - 2016.01
BABYSITTER
Self employed
2014.01 - 2022.01
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
Mount Royal University
- First aid and CPR C
- Basic life saving
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