Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Languages
Certification
SWAN
Timeline
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Kathleen Harrall

Gananoque,ON

Summary

Registered practical nurse with over 20 years’ experience in retirement, community, ALC, LTC and management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical resouce specialist

Medline
09.2022 - Current
  • As a member of the AWC (Advanced wound care) (LTC) team I report to the Senior Director Clinical Support long term care.
  • This position has a dual focus, with responsibility for providing education to health care professionals on the safe and effective use of the Medline advanced wound care products.
  • In addition, etiological educational modules for PSW’S and registered staff are to be provided in advanced wound care.
  • The role also allows for non-directional coaching to LTC customers upon request.

Executive Director

Revera
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • As the executive director I was responsible for all operations of the retirement community
  • Key responsibilities included efficiency in operation of key metrics of all residence departments, (culinary, environmental services, recreation, health and wellness and administrative services)
  • Ensured all residence services were provided in conformance with all applicable legislative/regulatory requirements
  • Met/exceeded budgeted occupancy levels to maximize ancillary revenues
  • Maintained strong community partnerships with key external vendors and stakeholders
  • Adhered to residence goals and objectives in conjunction with the Regional Director of Operations and ensuring that they are met within available budgetary and fiscal resources and appropriate time frames.

Director of Health and Wellness

Revera
03.2016 - 08.2019
  • Director of Health and Wellness provides management support and direction to the retirement clinical program
  • Key responsibilities include resident centered care assessments, developing care service plans specific to their needs and resident/family care conferences
  • The DHW works closely with the management team to ensure safe practices in accordance with Revera policy and procedures while managing the wellness department unionized staff compliment of 22
  • Staff scheduling, performance management, audits and mentoring are all additional role descriptors of the DHW
  • The DHW focuses on the management of medication programs that include administration of medications, self-medication assessments and narcotic monitor and safe keeping practices in accordance with Medisystem policy and procedures
  • Overall the DHW ensures a safe and healthy working relationship within the team.

Education

SWAN - Nursing

NSWOCC Canada
Virtual
07.2023

Foot Care-Theory - Nursing

Foot Canada
Virtual
01.2023

Registered Practical Nurse-Diploma - Nursing

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Brockville, ON
01.2010

Psychiatric Nursing For RPN -

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Brockville, ON
01.2007

Registered Practical Nursing-Certificate -

St. Lawrence College
Brockville, ON
01.2001

Medical Laboratory Technician -

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
01.1999

Skills

  • LTCH management
  • Retirement home management
  • Dementia care training
  • GPA
  • NCI training
  • Policy development
  • Budget management
  • PIECES training
  • CNO registration
  • SWAN (Skin Wellness Associate Nurse)

Activities

Personal activities include a passion for health and fitness. Family time is an important daily activity.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

SWAN (Skin Wellness Associate Nurse)

SWAN

Skin Wellness Associate Nurse is a nurse that is specialized in wound, continence and ostomy. 

Timeline

Clinical resouce specialist

Medline
09.2022 - Current

Executive Director

Revera
08.2019 - 08.2022

Director of Health and Wellness

Revera
03.2016 - 08.2019

SWAN - Nursing

NSWOCC Canada

Foot Care-Theory - Nursing

Foot Canada

Registered Practical Nurse-Diploma - Nursing

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Psychiatric Nursing For RPN -

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Registered Practical Nursing-Certificate -

St. Lawrence College

Medical Laboratory Technician -

St. Lawrence College
Kathleen Harrall