Kara Varga
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced critical care nurse with over 29 years of experience in both pediatric and adult critical care. Exceptional clinical assessment, critical thinking, organizational and communication skills, Seasoned time management skills and eager to contribute to workplace success through team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AHS-Rockyview Hospital ICU/CCU
06.2020 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions upon admission and throughout their stay in critical care unit.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures including intubations, line placements and emergency care.
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and other pertinent parameters to detect changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians, adhering to evidence-based practice and safety protocols.
- Perform nursing procedures and interventions such as airway management, wound care, and hemodynamic monitoring with precision and attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate and detailed electronic medical records (EMR), documenting patients' assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare team members through verbal handoffs, written reports, and electronic communication systems to ensure continuity of care during shift changes and patient transfers.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
AHS-Alberta Childrens Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2022
- Conduct thorough assessments of pediatric patients' conditions upon admission and throughout their stay in PICU.
- Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and other relevant parameters to detect changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by physicians, adhering to best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, explaining treatment plans, procedures, and potential outcomes in a compassionate and understandable manner.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and provide immediate nursing interventions to stabilize pediatric patients in critical condition.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing life-saving procedures such as advanced airway management, CPR, and emergency medication administration.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Registered Nurse
Royal Alexandra School of Nursing
Edmonton, AB06.1994
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis management
- Technical skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AHS-Rockyview Hospital ICU/CCU
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
AHS-Alberta Childrens Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2022
Nursing Diploma - Registered Nurse
Royal Alexandra School of Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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