Katlin Curran
Saskatoon
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at advocating for patients and families, ensuring seamless transitions in complex treatment journeys. Skilled in managing large patient loads with empathy and expertise.
With a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
07.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Acting as a Primary Nurse for the last 6 years with 4 different physicians.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Management of large patient loads while navigating their cancer journey.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new program for NET treatment with Lutathera in 2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Archaeology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon06-2012
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient management and evaluation
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Certified in Oncology Nursing in Canada since 2024 May.
Part of the Saskatchewan Chapter of CANO since 2021.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science - Archaeology
University of Saskatchewan
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