Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Katelyn Pike

Bedford,

Summary

Registered Nurse with 12 years of diverse background providing inpatient and outpatient care to people of all ages. Dedicated team member experienced working within collaborative interdisciplinary teams to increase access to healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care through innovative ideas.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Family Practice

Ravines Medical, Nova Scotia Health
09.2018 - Current

-Collaborate with a team of health care providers to improve patient access and quality of care.

-Use of clinical directives to independently assess and treat patients of all ages.

-Coordinate additional services within the clinic such as group medical visits and abortion care

-Mentor new family practice nurses and nursing students.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

QEII, Nova Scotia Health
12.2016 - 09.2018

- Prioritized care of patients of varying levels of acuity.

- Utilized clinical directives to independently treat patients.

- Interviewed and assessed patients to determine medical history and current health status.

- Monitored patients’ outcomes and adjust care appropriately.

- Communicated with patients and their families in crisis.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Eastern Health
11.2012 - 12.2016

- Triaged patients and developed care plans.

- Analyzed vital signs, utilized clinical diagnostics, and interpreted lab values to manage patients’ treatment.

- Provided care to patients under a large variety of specialties such as trauma nursing, cardiac care, medicine, surgery, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, gynecology, vascular, and more.

- Collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary team.

- Mentored and guided newly hired nurses as well as student nurses and paramedics.

Registered Nurse, General Medicine

Eastern Health
02.2012 - 11.2012

- Provided care to admitted inpatients with diverse diagnosis and comorbidities.

- Monitored patient outcomes during treatment and rehabilitation.

- Identified needs and made recommendations in an interdisciplinary team to obtain optimal patient outcomes.

- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, treatments, and discharge plan.

Registered Nurse, Cancer Care

Eastern Health
05.2011 - 03.2012

- Facilitated care of oncology patients in an outpatient clinic.

- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with oncology patients and their families.

- Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide holistic care.

- Conducted assessments of new and ongoing patients to analyze patients’ response to treatment.

- Educated patients and families about diagnosis and treatment plans.

- Administered medications, blood products, and parenteral fluids.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Corner Brook, NL
2011

Skills

  • Exceptional time management and prioritization skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient Med Access EMR
  • Experienced health assessment skills
  • Knowledgeable in care throughout all life stages
  • Prenatal Care
  • Women's Health Exams
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Vaccine Handling, Management and Administration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Well Baby Exams and Routine Childhood Vaccination
  • Contraception Counseling
  • Abortion Care Provider

Accomplishments

QEII Department of Emergency Medicine Rookie of the Year 2017

- For adapting well to change, keeping a positive attitude, and taking initiative in a changing world.


Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership in Nursing Award 2011

- For demonstration of leadership in nursing throughout the Bachelor of Nursing Collaborative Program.


Pearson Education Award for Excellence in Care of Middle and Older Adults 2010

- For demonstrating excellence in clinical care of adult medical/surgical patients.

Certification

  • Family Practice Nursing Certificate, Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre - 2019
  • Medical Abortion Provider, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2019
  • Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC), 2020
  • Better Program Practitioner, 2020
  • Medication Abortion Training for Primary Care Providers, National Abortion Federation Canada, 2024

Affiliations

Family Practice Nurse Association of Nova Scotia

Canadian Family Practice Nurse Association

Canadian Nurses Association

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Family Practice

Ravines Medical, Nova Scotia Health
09.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

QEII, Nova Scotia Health
12.2016 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Eastern Health
11.2012 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse, General Medicine

Eastern Health
02.2012 - 11.2012

Registered Nurse, Cancer Care

Eastern Health
05.2011 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Nursing -

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Katelyn Pike