Kate Strachan
Oakville
Summary
Highly experienced, dynamic, and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 25 years of diverse clinical experience in both hospital and primary care settings. Proven expertise in coordinating complex care, navigating interdisciplinary teams, and providing patient-centered care. Skilled in chronic disease management, health systems navigation, patient advocacy, and optimizing care transitions. Possess a deep understanding of both clinical and administrative operations within hospital systems and family practice settings, with a strong commitment to applying this expertise in a role that supports system integration, care continuity, and patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Registered Nurse
Dr. Lisa Chiang
09.2013 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and documenting medication history to provide a comprehensive understanding of the patient's health status and purpose of visit, prior to seeing the physician.
- Evaluate patient symptoms upon arrival or phone inquiry, assess the severity of the condition, and guide patients to emergency care when appropriate. For more urgent cases, immediately escalate to the physician for prioritized assessment.
- Monitor diagnostic test results, coordinate follow-up visits and physician referrals, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records using PS Suite.
- Deliver patient and family education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, and post-visit care using clear, accessible language.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Humber River Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2014
- Delivered direct, evidence-based nursing care to a diverse adult population with both acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed a wide range of clinical nursing procedures including medication administration, IV initiation/administration, wound care, tube insertion and maintenance, peritoneal dialysis, and more.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation using Meditech, recording medications, interventions, patient assessments, and intake/output data.
- Served in a charge nurse role on a fast-paced nephrology/medical floor, supporting staff and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, in order to best support patient outcomes.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - RN Prescribing Education Program
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queen's University
Kingston, ON05-1995
Skills
- Independent clinical decision-making with sound judgment; seeks consultation when needed
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation (eg Meditech and PS Suite)
- Ability to manage time & prioritize tasks appropriately
- Outstanding interpersonal, collaboration & communication skills
- Flexibility & adaptability in dynamic settings
- Strong leadership & problem-solving skills
- Chronic illness management & health education
- Performance and understanding of standard nursing procedures
Timeline
Office Registered Nurse
Dr. Lisa Chiang
09.2013 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Humber River Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2014
Post-Graduate Certificate - RN Prescribing Education Program
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queen's University
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