Kallie-Anne Whalen
Charlottetown
Summary
Wound care, dressings and assessing for infection and other possible complications. I've successfully mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment while ensuring optimal patient care through strategic decision-making. Professional with high standards and strong focus on results. Skilled in perioperative nursing, patient care, surgical procedures, and sterile techniques. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and prioritizes collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Health PEI
07.2010 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the surgical process. Working with clients to provide customized care and addressing concerns such as home living situations, limited client mobility and family support.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practice. Changing dressings and finding out which products and materials work best depending on the client's activity level and where the dressing is on the body.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment. For the last 15 years providing appropriate sterile and aseptic technique have been one of the main concerns with each surgical case.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences. Years of experience have taught me what is needed for each case.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. I believe there has been a long standing tradition of older more experienced nurses failing the younger ones by making them feel "less than" or unwanted. I cannot stand to see this! I have precepted multiple "newer" nurses with positive results.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Health PEI
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown04-2009
Skills
- Strategic Decision Making
- Ethical Standards Adherence
- Pain management techniques
- Infection control practices
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Patient safety
- Sterile technique expertise
- Quality improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- BCLS
- CPR
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Gardening
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Health PEI
07.2010 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Health PEI
05.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
University of Prince Edward Island
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