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, AB12.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Health Science
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB05.2019
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