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KATE WELCH

Dutton,ON

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (CNO #25075659) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and over 1,000 clinical hours across emergency, acute medicine, stroke rehab, and community health. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, time management, and therapeutic communication in high-acuity settings. Proficient in Epic EMR, medication administration, IV therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Certified in BLS, ACLS, and Gentle Persuasive Approaches. Committed to providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in hospital environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department - Consolidation Placement

Ross Memorial Hospital
Lindsay, ON
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Provided direct care in high-acuity ED setting, including triage support and CTAS scoring
  • Performed rapid assessments, IV insertion, 12-lead ECGs, wound care, and emergency medication administration
  • Documented patient care using Epic EMR following CNO and legal standards
  • Collaborated with RNs, physicians, paramedics, and allied health teams to stabilize patients

Assess and Restore Team - Preconsolidation Placement 2

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough, ON
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Educated patients with COPD and CHF on disease management and lifestyle changes.
  • Assisted in mobility programs and discharge readiness assessments.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Acute Medicine - Preconsolidation Placement 1

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough, ON
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed a full patient load (4-5 patients), including medication administration, care planning, and discharge teaching.
  • Supported interdisciplinary team rounds and collaborated on patient goals.

Chronic Stroke and Rehabilitation

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough, ON
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided care for post-stroke patients, including ADLs, rehabilitation support, and progress tracking.
  • Participated in goal-setting meetings with physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Acute Medicine

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered safe, evidence-based nursing care, and accurate EHR documentation.
  • Performed wound dressing changes, catheter care, and post-mortem care.

Maternal/Child Health Clinical

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted with newborn assessments and supported postpartum care for mothers.

Community-Based Nursing Practice

Westmount Pharmacy
Peterborough, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed and delivered highly successful flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.
  • Provided patient education on vaccine safety and public health practices.

Clinical Practice in a Residential Setting

Centennial Place Long Term Care Home
Millbrook, ON
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Built foundational patient care skills, and supported residents with ADLs and dementia care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
04.2025

Skills

  • Patient assessment and clinical judgment
  • Critical thinking
  • IV insertion and injections
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency care and rapid response
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Epic EMR and EHR documentation
  • Wound care and chest tube monitoring
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Critical thinking and infection control
  • Patient safety and therapeutic communication
  • Patient education and health promotion
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and discharge planning
  • Delegation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario, CNO #25075659, 07/01/25
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Heart and Stroke Foundation, 06/01/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart and Stroke Foundation, 06/01/25
  • Gentle Persuasion Approaches, GPA eLearning, 01/01/22

Work Experience

Clinical Extern, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Peterborough, ON

May 2024 - April 2025

  • Worked one-on-one with a nurse across multiple units (medicine, surgery, rehab)
  • Gained advanced skills in patient assessment, EMR documentation, and prioritization
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.

Personal Support Worker, Bobier Villa Long Term Care Home, Dutton, ON

April 2022 - August 2023

  • Delivered compassionate ADL support and dementia care alongside RPNs and RNs

Dietary Aide, Strathmere Lodge Long Term Care Home, Strathroy, ON

March 2021 - August 2021

  • Prepared and assisted with therapeutic diet implementation and meal service

Timeline

Emergency Department - Consolidation Placement

Ross Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025

Assess and Restore Team - Preconsolidation Placement 2

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
10.2024 - 12.2024

Acute Medicine - Preconsolidation Placement 1

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
09.2024 - 10.2024

Chronic Stroke and Rehabilitation

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024

Acute Medicine

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023

Maternal/Child Health Clinical

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023

Community-Based Nursing Practice

Westmount Pharmacy
09.2022 - 12.2022

Clinical Practice in a Residential Setting

Centennial Place Long Term Care Home
01.2022 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trent University

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