Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications
Personal Strengths
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kassidy Chisholm

Calgary,AB

Summary

Proven Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience across multiple units, including Float/Relief and Casual positions at Units 42, 43, 44, 51, & 53 at Peter Lougheed Centre. Skilled in IV therapy, wound care, and fostering patient comfort. Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in varied healthcare settings, enhancing patient outcomes. Excelled in a fast-paced environment at PLC - Unit 53, showcasing commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Unit 53
02.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Float/Relief Staff
08.2020 - 02.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Casual - Unit 44
12.2019 - 02.2023

Education

Practical Nurse Diploma -

Bow Valley College
Calgary
08.2019

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary, AB
06.2015

Skills

-IV therapy & IV initiation

-CVC, PICC, & IVADS

-HDC insertion and removal

-Vital signs measuring and monitoring

-Familiar with urine collection and associated tests

-Wound care & wound dressings

-Colostomy care

-Familiar with monitoring JP drain output & dressing changes

-Nasogastric tube care, feedings, & suction set-up

-PEG tube care and feedings

-Insertion, removal, and monitoring output of Foley catheters

-Blood and blood product transfusions

Qualifications

-Experience in acute medicine has given me exposure to various diagnosis and diseases such as COPD, kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes, OUD, AUD, and liver cirrhosis.
-Experience with respiratory illnesses such as COVID19 and influenza.
-Exposure to different populations such as geriatrics.
-Familiar with CIWA assessments and protocol.
-Able to collaborate with coworkers and other medical professionals.
-Continually improving knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
-Competent with Connect Care and SCM.


 

Personal Strengths

-Recognized for being a team player.
-Friendly personality, able to relate to and work well with colleagues.
-Problem solving skills and good interpersonal communication.
-Adaptable and able to work well under pressure.
-Quick to learn new responsibilities and skills. 

Certification

N95 Fit Test Certified
April 2024-April 2026


BLS-HCP Certified
The Heart & Stroke Foundation
December 2023-December 2024


Current Registration with CLPNA


Med Admin by CVC, PICC or IVAD Certified

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Unit 53
02.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Float/Relief Staff
08.2020 - 02.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Casual - Unit 44
12.2019 - 02.2023

Practical Nurse Diploma -

Bow Valley College

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School

N95 Fit Test Certified
April 2024-April 2026


BLS-HCP Certified
The Heart & Stroke Foundation
December 2023-December 2024


Current Registration with CLPNA


Med Admin by CVC, PICC or IVAD Certified

Kassidy Chisholm