Kathleen Falkowsky
Calgary
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Regional Fertility Program, excelling in patient education and counseling. Proven leadership in nursing staff mentorship and conflict resolution, enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in comprehensive documentation and medication administration, fostering a compassionate environment that prioritizes patient care and optimizes operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regional Fertility Program
10.2016 - Current
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members
- Educates and counseled patients through in-person, phone, and messaging interactions.
- Triages tasks and addressed patient inquiries efficiently.
- Assists physicians during exams and procedures to enhance patient care.
- Collaborates across departments to optimize patient care delivery.
- Documents patient charting accurately and efficiently,
- Monitors patients during oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer procedures, while providing essential support.
- Executes intrauterine inseminations with precision and care.
- Fosters a positive working environment
- Manages Embryo Donation Program in role as Co-RN coordinator, assisting patients throughout donation process.
Working collaboratively with various departments to optimize patient interactions.
Offers detailed guidance to patients navigating embryo donation procedures.
Ensures effective communication among healthcare staff to support patient needs.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Regional Fertility Program
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Assisted in staff management, including hiring, orientation, training, and performance evaluation
- Coordinated daily IVF and IUI program operations
- Utilized clinic expertise to address staff and patient questions efficiently.
- Effectively coordinated IVF desk tasks alongside staff and provided direct patient care.
- Coordinated consistent updates and communications, fostering a well-informed team environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06-2015
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Empathy and compassion
- Nursing staff leadership
- Task prioritization
- Comprehensive documentation
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- CRNA Practice Permit - 2025
- ACLS - 09/2024
- BLS - 03/2025
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Regional Fertility Program
04.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Regional Fertility Program
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Calgary
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