Kathleen Boyle
Summary
Skilled Medical Nurse with broad experience in patient care, administration of medication, and health education. Strengths include strong communication abilities, adeptness at multitasking, and proficiency in maintaining accurate medical records, as well as routinely preforming charge nurse duties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Nurse
Southern Health
Winkler
05.2019 - Current
- Provided patient care and support in various medical conditions
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate treatment plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within the unit.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new nurses on best practices, policies, and procedures in the unit.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as respiratory distress or codes on other units to assist.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided compassionate patient care to individuals with serious illnesses.
- Educated families on symptom management and end-of-life options.
- Advocated for patient preferences in treatment and care decisions.
- Supported emotional wellbeing through active listening and counseling techniques.
- Assisted palliative patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Performed regular assessments of a patient's physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath.
- Provided comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Medical Nurse
Southern Health
Carman
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided patient care and support in various medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate patient care to individuals with serious illnesses.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient needs and preferences.
- Supported emotional wellbeing through active listening and counseling techniques.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Performed regular assessments of a patient's physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath.
- Administered prescribed medications according to established protocols.
- Monitored changes in a patient's condition and reported any concerns or issues
- Provided emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Assiniboine Community College
Pine Falls, MB 01.2015 - 09.2016
Hotel And Restaurant Management - Hospitality
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg 08.2004 - 09.2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Advocacy for patients
Timeline
Medical Nurse
Southern Health
05.2019 - Current
Medical Nurse
Southern Health
11.2016 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Assiniboine Community College
01.2015 - 09.2016
Hotel And Restaurant Management - Hospitality
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
08.2004 - 09.2006