Karla Klaus
Stettler,Canada
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with solid foundation in perioperative nursing. Successfully managed preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of patient care, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in sterile techniques and patient safety protocols while fostering effective communication with surgical teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
06.2018 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Big Country PCN
11.2014 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed physical, emotional, and social needs of patients.
- Coordinated participated educational programs related various aspects nursing practice ensure ongoing professional development for self colleagues.
- Provided essential support during emergencies, responding quickly and effectively to stabilize patients until advanced medical intervention was available.
- Assisted physicians during examinations procedures by preparing necessary equipment supplies providing direct hands-on assistance when required.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Used AVA to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.
Registered Nurse-Rural
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2004 - Current
- Managed caseload of up to 10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Utilized Connect Care and Meditech to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Calgary Health Region-Foothills Hospital
05.2000 - 04.2004
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Whitecourt HealthCare Centre
05.1999 - 04.2000
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Perinatal Nursing Certificate - Perinatal Nursing
Mount Royal University
Calgary, None11-2022
Perioperative Nursing For Registered Nurses - Perioperative Nursing
Grant Macewan University
Edmonton, AB06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
University Of Alberta05-1999
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Maintaining sterility
- Critical thinking
- Surgical assistance
- Patient communication
- Clinical assessments
- Basic life support
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Preoperative checklists
- Patient and family education
- Circulating nurse skills
- Postoperative care
- PACU
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
06.2018 - Current
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Big Country PCN
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse-Rural
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Calgary Health Region-Foothills Hospital
05.2000 - 04.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Whitecourt HealthCare Centre
05.1999 - 04.2000
Perinatal Nursing Certificate - Perinatal Nursing
Mount Royal University
Perioperative Nursing For Registered Nurses - Perioperative Nursing
Grant Macewan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Similar Profiles
Adel El KhatibAdel El Khatib
Chief of the OB/GYN Department/Practicing OB/GYN at Alberta Health Services, AHS/Covenant HealthChief of the OB/GYN Department/Practicing OB/GYN at Alberta Health Services, AHS/Covenant Health
Ashley HuckAshley Huck
Health Care Aide at Alberta Health Services, AHSHealth Care Aide at Alberta Health Services, AHS
Stephanie FlemingStephanie Fleming
Staffing Clerk at Alberta Health Services, AHSStaffing Clerk at Alberta Health Services, AHS
Morgan BlockMorgan Block
Undergraduate Nursing Employee at Alberta Health Services, AHSUndergraduate Nursing Employee at Alberta Health Services, AHS
Stesha MissikewitzStesha Missikewitz
Auto Detailer at Dirty Details-Kevin MissikewitzAuto Detailer at Dirty Details-Kevin Missikewitz