Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kalsang Wangmo

Calgary

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with over three years of acute care experience, committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Proven ability to apply clinical expertise while fostering strong interpersonal relationships with patients and their families. Eager to contribute to a positive patient experience through effective communication and a holistic approach to healthcare. Prepared to leverage skills in a dynamic environment to enhance patient outcomes and support team objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Foothills Medical Centre
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided nursing care in accordance with AHS policies, physician orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles
  • Protected patient rights, advocated for patients, and promoted an environment of patient safety
  • Performed nursing skills such as administering IV medications, IV insertions, pre-op/post-op care for orthopedic & general surgery patient population
  • Worked with COVID population & medical patients admitted due to COVID
  • Incorporated nursing process & nursing judgment into daily patient care
  • Reported any concerns or changes regarding patient status to charge nurse, physicians, and updated patient’s family members of patient status accordingly
  • Admitted, discharged, and transferred patients and completed the relevant paperwork per AHS and unit policy

Graduate Nurse

Bow View Manor, Brenda Strafford Foundation
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Monitored and established standards of care and practice to provide an environment that facilitates quality resident care delivery
  • Provided nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physician orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles
  • Protected individual rights, advocated for residents, and promoted a culture of resident safety, administered medications timely and accurately
  • Performed wound treatments per treatment sheets and reported any major concerns to other staff members, managers, family members/agents, and physicians

Administrative Support III

Rapid Response, Alberta Health Services
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Checked-in clients for their vaccination appointments and managed appointments using SharePoint and AVBS
  • Interviewed patients to obtain demographic and health information and entered into MEDITECH
  • Assisted immunizers to fill immunization forms and data entry into MEDITECH
  • Maintained clear communication with the immunizers, head nurses, and other admin staff

Student Clinical Experience

GU Treatment & Sarcoma Outpatient Clinics, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Conducted patient intake, new patient and follow-up patient assessments for cancer and treatment related symptoms and provided patient education at GU Treatment & Sarcoma Outpatient Clinics
  • Provided verbal/written reports to physicians after conducting patient assessments
  • Charted and documented on patients accurately and timely on ARIA charting system
  • Completed physician orders by filling out diagnostic imaging & bloodwork requisitions, made referrals, booked follow-up appointments, submitted prescription/treatment orders to the pharmacy on time, and booked/canceled treatment chair times
  • Maintained clear communication with patients, physicians, clerks, and others outside clinic time

Student Clinical Experience

Hematology/Oncology Unit 38, Peter Lougheed Centre
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Performed all tasks with care tailored for cancer patients while collaborating with the health care team
  • Initiated peripheral IV, administered IV medications, oral medications, injections (IM and subcutaneous), and performed glucose testing, and dressing changes
  • Gained experience with attending to the daily needs of cancer patients, especially post-chemotherapy
  • Conducted close monitoring of patient's blood counts and administered red blood cells and platelets

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing -

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
12.2021

Bachelor's of Science - Health Science

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
05.2019

Skills

  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Trilingual in English, Tibetan & Hindi
  • Clear communication
  • Nursing documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Experienced in using Connect Care, MEDITECH & ARIA systems

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Tibetan
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - AB
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Foothills Medical Centre
02.2022 - Current

Graduate Nurse

Bow View Manor, Brenda Strafford Foundation
01.2022 - 03.2022

Student Clinical Experience

GU Treatment & Sarcoma Outpatient Clinics, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
09.2021 - 11.2021

Student Clinical Experience

Hematology/Oncology Unit 38, Peter Lougheed Centre
05.2021 - 06.2021

Administrative Support III

Rapid Response, Alberta Health Services
03.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor's of Science - Health Science

Mount Royal University

Bachelor's of Nursing -

University of Calgary
Kalsang Wangmo