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Katie Wilkes, RN, BScN

124 Meath Hill Rd., Pembroke

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments, communication, patient education, and patient-centered care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, OR Resource

Pembroke Regional Hospital
2021 - Current
  • Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic, assessing a patient's current health, health history, providing information about the procedure, and ensuring the patient is physically and emotionally ready for surgery. Identifying potential risks to help prevent unnecessary surgery cancellations.
  • Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, closely monitoring and assessing patients as they recover and wake up from anesthesia to ensure a safe and comfortable experience
  • Surgical Day Care: preparing patients for surgery through assessment, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care needs to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach that best meets the patient's needs. Monitoring post-operative patients to ensure that they are recovering as expected and within normal parameters after surgery


Registered Nurse, Resource Team

Pembroke Regional Hospital
2013 - 2021
  • Provided professional and compassionate nursing care to patients on Medical, Paediatric, Surgical, Rehabilitation floors, as well as in the Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit
  • Assisted with the assessment and rehabilitation of stroke patients
  • Provided emergency and critical care to critically ill patients of all ages
  • Assisted with medical management of patients
  • Safe and competent medication administration
  • Support interdisciplinary team members and colleagues
  • Prepared patients for surgical procedures and provide pre- and post-operative care
  • Provided leadership and guidance to staff and nursing students
  • Critical thinking and assessment of patient needs and deficits

Registered Nurse, Medical Floor

Pembroke Regional Hospital
2011 - 2013
  • Provided safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of a varying age range
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Documentation of treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
  • Effectively communicate in an inter-professional health care team

Health Care Aide

Miramichi Lodge
2009 - 2011
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall well-being
  • Assisted in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, and toileting patients
  • Reduced resident anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ottawa
Pembroke Campus, Pembroke, ON
01-2011

Skills

  • Works well independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Thorough patient assessments
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail oriented
  • Concise instruction and education for patients
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Exceptional interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills
  • Culturally sensitive approach

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, ONA, 11471169
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Coronary Care
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization Course (PEARS)
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification
  • Safe Client Handling
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Course (ASIST)


Timeline

Registered Nurse, OR Resource

Pembroke Regional Hospital
2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Resource Team

Pembroke Regional Hospital
2013 - 2021

Registered Nurse, Medical Floor

Pembroke Regional Hospital
2011 - 2013

Health Care Aide

Miramichi Lodge
2009 - 2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ottawa

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