Katlynn Ernst
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable RN with over eleven years experience in treating and caring for complex, critically ill patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with team members to maintain excellent healthcare practices. Many years of supporting new and junior staff with an approachable attitude and respect.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse GSICU
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2013 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Provided care for complex patients with multiple disease processes while working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and prioritizing competing demands.
- Managed advanced critical care interventions including EVDs, TVPs, PA catheters, vasoactive drug administration and titration, ECG interpretation, and emergent cardiac interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance and modify critical care interventions.
- Advocated for patient and family centered care, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Active member of the code team and MET team.
- Obtained CRRT and IHD certifications.
- Natural leader with strong communication skills in both bedside and charge nurse roles.
Fitness Instructor
City of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Independently monitored fitness centers while providing education, instruction, and enforcing safe practice within the center.
- Created and maintained monthly education bulletin boards.
- Led fitness classes and instructed the Youth in Action program: a program aiming to increase health and fitness knowledge in teenagers to allow them to access the facility independently and safely.
Undergraduate Nurse Neurosurgery
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Provide care for various trauma and surgical patients in a timely manner while balancing heavy patient assignments and ambulatory/rehabilitative goals.
- Gained valuable experience working with neurology patients and common neurological conditions including strokes, TBIs, brain bleeds and other neurological traumas.
Education
Critical Care Orientation Program (OPACCA)
University Of Alberta Hospital09-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06-2013
Skills
- Code Blue and MET team member
- Current BCLS and previous ACLS
- IHD and CRRT certifications and charge nurse experience
- Member of the GSICU Quality Council
- Current license and registration with CARNA in good standing
- Excellent communication, interdisciplinary and time management skills
- Positive team member with natural leadership and advocacy qualities
- Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
- Strong mentorship skills and enjoys teaching others
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse GSICU
Alberta Health Services
04.2013 - Current
Undergraduate Nurse Neurosurgery
Alberta Health Services
05.2012 - 09.2012
Fitness Instructor
City of Edmonton
06.2008 - 05.2013
Critical Care Orientation Program (OPACCA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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