Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Placements
Volunteer
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Katie Lalonde

Windsor,ON

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a focus on providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Expertise in team communication, staff mentoring, and physician collaboration.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Chatham Kent Family Health Team
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.

ICU RN

Henry Ford Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • As Team Leader I was responsible for developing appropriate assignments, assist in problem solving challenges, and collaborate with the entire clinical team
  • As a clinical instructor for Nurse Externs, I was responsible for helping them obtain their clinical objectives while on the floor
  • Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients


Clinical Lab Instructor

St. Clair College-Thames Students
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated and supervised activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.

Charge/Preceptor RN

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Masters of Nursing: Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Field -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
06.2023

Masters of Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice Nursing Field -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON

Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON

Minor: Science -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON

Minor: Psychology -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Healthcare Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Leadership Skills
  • Health Needs Education
  • Advanced Physical Examination
  • Patient Safety

Clinical Placements

  • Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic, Amherstburg, ON, 160, Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients., Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans., Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic, Lakeshore, ON, 160, Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy., Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations., Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Family Health Team, Harrow, ON, 275, Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly., Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care., Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.

Volunteer

Guest Lecture University of Windsor BScN

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Year (2020)
  • Employee of the Quarter (2020)

Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 01/01/2021, Current
  • Golden Key International Honor Society, 01/01/2021, Current
  • College of Nurses, 01/01/2018, Current

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Chatham Kent Family Health Team
10.2023 - Current

Clinical Lab Instructor

St. Clair College-Thames Students
09.2021 - 05.2022

ICU RN

Henry Ford Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023

Charge/Preceptor RN

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2021

Masters of Nursing: Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Field -

University of Windsor

Masters of Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice Nursing Field -

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse -

University of Windsor

Minor: Science -

University of Windsor

Minor: Psychology -

University of Windsor
  • BLS
  • ACLS
Katie Lalonde