Katherine Zhang
Vancouver,BC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Fraser Health Authority, Royal Columbian Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills with patient assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to timely assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment in a rapidly changing environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing consistent, high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in ongoing education opportunities such as TNCC, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with allied healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
- Provided skilled and timely emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing critical care such as mechanical ventilation, vasopressor infusions. and anti-arrhythmic infusions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, SC, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Educated patients and family on care instructions, and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Director of Human Resources
School Of Music Montreal
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Streamlined the application process for new prospects and boosted interest for the program's mission. Achieved 80% increase in qualified applicants and 50% increase in new hires compared to previous years.
- Organized each phase of hiring process, including applications, interviews, and onboarding.
- Coordinated with other executives on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Organized team building events to promote employee engagement.
Digital Editor
McGill University LeJames Bookstore
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Edited articles, journals, and multimedia content to meet professional guidelines.
- Collaborated with writers, designers, and developers to create cohesive and visually appealing digital content.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Determined readiness of assigned pieces, made changes, and submitted final versions for publication.
Day Camp Counselor
YMCA Calgary
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Contributed to a positive camp culture by modeling enthusiasm, respect, and kindness in all interactions with campers and coworkers.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a cohesive team environment conducive to a successful camp experience.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff, and families.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
- Provided first aid assistance when needed, prioritizing camper health and well-being at all times.
- Ensured camper safety by closely monitoring activities and adhering to established protocols.
- Promoted personal growth among campers by encouraging independence, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Emergency Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2020
Skills
- Vital signs, telemetry monitoring, and ECG interpretation
- CVC and arterial line management and interventions
- Trauma nursing
- Airway/breathing managements including mechanical ventilation
- IV insertions and IVAD access
- Critical thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course (ENPC)
- Meditech, EMR, PixEdit
Volunteering
McGill Nursing Undergraduate Society - Vice President, Academic Affairs
Montreal, QC| June 2019 - April 2020
- Oversaw the planning and coordination of educational programs and events, such as exam reviews and post-graduate information sessions
- Acted as a liaison between the student body and faculty members.
- Aided with streamlining the transition to online clinical courses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Advocated for student academic needs and interests.
- Encourage active participation and collaboration among undergraduate students through events and incentives
Homework Zone - Mentor
Montreal, QC | September 2018 - April 2020
- Provided mentoring to assigned elementary school students in underserved areas in Montreal on a weekly basis
- Developed personalized learning plans for specific students based on individual strengths and areas of improvement
Montreal Children's Hospital
Montreal, QC | January 2018 - April 2020
- Spent time with pediatric patients, offering companionship, reading stories, playing games, and engaging in arts and crafts activities.
- Supported hospital staff with clerical tasks such as gift wrapping, activity kit making, and room set up.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Fraser Health Authority, Royal Columbian Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Director of Human Resources
School Of Music Montreal
01.2019 - 04.2020
Digital Editor
McGill University LeJames Bookstore
12.2017 - 01.2020
Day Camp Counselor
YMCA Calgary
06.2015 - 08.2018
Advanced Certificate - Emergency Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McGill University
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