Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Kathy Jamieson

Summary


Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Self-employed

LPN Foot Care Nurse
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

- Assess and evaluate patient's feet for signs of abnormalities, infections, or conditions like diabetes-related foot complications.

-Provide wound care and dress wounds, ulcers, and other skin conditions related to the feet.

-Manage chronic conditions such as corns, calluses, and bunion, and ingrown toenails.

-Educate patients on proper foot hygiene, footwear selection, and ways to prevent common foot problems.

-Nails and skin care : trim nails, remove dead skin from around the nail bed, and to care for calluses and corns.

-Document assessments, treatments, and progress with healthcare regulations.

-teaching clients how to properly care for their feet, including washing, moisturizing, and inspecting for signs of infections or injury.

Nova Scotia Health Authority

LPN
08.2006 - 09.2025

Job overview

  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs under supervision.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
  • Supported nursing staff with patient assessments and care planning processes.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Education

Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS

from License Practical Nurse
06-2006

University Overview

St. Josephs College
Halifax, NS

from Early Childhood Care And Education
06-2000

University Overview

SAERC
Port Hawkesbury, NS

High School Diploma
06-1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Physical assessment
  • Family communication

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

-Edema management-role for healing and best strategies.

Part 2 of wound care strategies for keeping the patient at home and in the community.

-Improve blood flow and microcirculation in the lower limb.

-Advancing Pressure injury prevention: Science, strategies, and clinical solutions.

-Advance and Diabetic Footcare course.


Timeline

LPN Foot Care Nurse
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
LPN
Nova Scotia Health Authority
08.2006 - 09.2025
Nova Scotia Community College
from License Practical Nurse
St. Josephs College
from Early Childhood Care And Education
SAERC
High School Diploma
Kathy Jamieson