Kathy-Ann Mason
OSHAWA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4011
4011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, inpatient Medicine
Oak Valley Health
12.2015 - Current
- Provide care and assess patients with diverse diagnoses, including dementia, mental health issues, post-fracture, post-stroke, palliative care, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses.
- Floated to various units, providing care in Telemetry, Medicine, Acute Medical, Surgery, Emergency, Palliative care, Rehab, and Complex Continuing Care.
- Utilize strong assessment and documentation skills in a busy multidisciplinary team setting.
- Resource/Team leader and preceptor for nursing students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Registered Nurse
UHNBC
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Strong assessment, clinical and communication skills.
- Care of unstable and stable surgical and some medical and trauma patients.
- Performance of varied skills; wound care, IV initiation and therapy, NG tube insertion and care, chest tube care, care of various drains, like catheters, JP’s.
- Collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse, Acute Medicine & Stroke
Humber River Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Delivered care and assessment for General Medicine & Stroke patients.
- Assumed resource/team leader role, coordinating care and updating care plans.
- Employed computerized systems for patient care documentation and provided excellent patient/family teaching.
Telehealth Nurse
Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Triaged callers, identifying needs and offering appropriate care using critical thinking skills.
- Provided referrals and community resources to clients and engaged in ongoing self-reflection and goal setting.
- Telehealth Ontario
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Unit
Rouge Valley Health System
11.2008 - 01.2013
- Delivered holistic care to patients with various diagnoses, including diabetes, CVA, CHF, COPD, and liver disease.
- Monitored and maintained patient’s charts, educated patients and families.
- Care and maintenance of G and J tubes and tracheostomies.
- Effectively collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to reach individualized goals of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson/Centennial/George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program
Toronto, ONUndergraduate - Psychology
York University
Toronto, ONSkills
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet/Intranet, Adobe
- Experienced with Clinidata, Meditech, EPIC, Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR), Excel
Continuing Education
- Diabetes: The Basics, Durham College
- Diabetes: Introduction to Patient Education, Durham College
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UHNBC
03.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Acute Medicine & Stroke
Humber River Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, inpatient Medicine
Oak Valley Health
12.2015 - Current
Telehealth Nurse
Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
01.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Unit
Rouge Valley Health System
11.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson/Centennial/George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program
Undergraduate - Psychology
York University