Karen Macleod
CALGARY,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with Alberta Health Services, skilled in critical thinking and proficient in advanced life support interventions. Recognized for effectively communicating with patients and families while mentoring new staff, enhancing team collaboration and patient care quality. Expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and providing post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
07.1990 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Utilize clear, concise communication with patients, families and the multi disciplinary health care team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
VictoriaSkills
- Proficiency with ECG's, hemodynamic monitoring, equipment-CRRT, IABP, ECMO, Ventricular Assist Devices, lumbar drains, PCEA and epidurals
- Proficiency in administering vasoactive, anti-arrhythmic and anticoagulant medications
- Life support interventions ie cardiac arrest
- Clinical knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology, surgical procedures, arrythmia management, post-operative care
- Critical thinking and decision making in high pressure situations
- Communicating effectively and compassionately with patients and families and health care team
- collaborative team member
Languages
German
Limited Working
Certification
Advanced Critical Care Nursing certificate
I am certified in PA Catheters, IABP, CRRT, ECMO, lumbar drains, epidural/PCA, CPR and also charge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
07.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
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