Katelyn Hicks

A professional healthcare provider skilled in patient care and medical procedures. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Strong focus on achieving positive patient outcomes and maintaining high standards in clinical settings. Proficient in wound care, medication administration, and patient assessment in a reliable manner. Willing to apply my compassion, skills and experience to deliver quality care and make a positive impact on patients' lives.

• Safety in the Workplace
• First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
• GPA
• Blood Transfusions Certificate
• First Nations, Inuit and Metis Culture, Colonization and the Determinants of Health
• Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Health
• The Need for Cultural Competence in Healthcare
• RAI-MDS

• Student Clinical Experience / 2022-2023

Completed three field placements at Guelph General Hospital

· 168 hours on the Medicine unit

· 84 hours on the Surgery unit

· 400 hours on the Stroke/Medicine unit

· Outcomes:

• Evaluate client outcomes as a result of treatment options and nursing interventions
• Share a vision of professionalism and leadership by collaborating with patients, families and the inter-professional team to enhance the care process
• Plan client-centered care that reflects awareness of the individual's needs, desires, and diversity
• Wound care, catheter care
• Administered PRN and scheduled medication to patients
• Select and perform nursing interventions within my scope of practice to meet the client's needs in a safe, organized and efficient manner
• Share a vision of professionalism and leadership by collaborating with patients, families and the inter-professional team to enhance the care process.
• Living Assistance - Served meals, assisted with feeding ambulating and turning and positioning in bed.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice, nursing standards and life-long learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated excellent assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
• Communicate effectively with clients, family and the interprofessional team to enhance care process.·