Kaitlyn Ward
Novar,ONT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
07.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Muskoka Shores Care Community
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Worked as a Charge Nurse in the facility.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Personal Support Worker
We Care Home Health Services
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Worked as a Personal Support Worker.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
Bachelors of Science and Nursing -
York University
04.2014
Paramedic Program -
Sir Sandford Fleming College
04.2010
Skills
- Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Triage Patents
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Intravenous Therapy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- NRP Certification, 06/2022
- Fetal Surveillance, 08/2022
- JHSC certification part one, May/2023
- S.T.A.B.L.E 2018
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 11/2014
- ACLS, 09/2014
- CPR First Aid yearly
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Muskoka Shores Care Community
07.2014 - 03.2016
Personal Support Worker
We Care Home Health Services
04.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelors of Science and Nursing -
York University
Paramedic Program -
Sir Sandford Fleming College
- NRP Certification, 06/2022
- Fetal Surveillance, 08/2022
- JHSC certification part one, May/2023
- S.T.A.B.L.E 2018
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 11/2014
- ACLS, 09/2014
- CPR First Aid yearly
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