Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Katrina Knight

Cambridge,Canada

Summary


Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, healthcare team collaboration and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service while serving clients of all cultural backgrounds and promoting inclusivity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.

Registered Practical Nurse- Casual

Region of Waterloo Public Health- Vaccine Preventable Disease School Program and Clinics
10.2022 - Current
  • Administration of publicly-funded vaccines.
  • Knowledge of principles of immunization, infection control and cold-chain practices.

Registered Nurse Surgical Daycare – Casual

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
  • Preoperative and postoperative nursing care
  • IV starts, Surgical Safety checklist
  • Minor Surgery/Ambulatory Care

Registered Practical Nurse

Covid-19 Immunization Clinic-Region of Waterloo Public Health
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Knowledge of principles of immunization, infection control, vaccine recovery, and cold chain practices.

Registered Practical Nurse

Covid Respiratory Assessment Center At CMH
04.2020 - 10.2021

Registered Practical Nurse

Langs – Community Health Centre
07.2014 - 07.2020


  • Integral member collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and social workers to develop effective client care plans that helped optimize client care.


Education

BScN RPN Bridging Program -

Nipissing University
04.2025

Perianesthesia Nursing - undefined

Conestoga College
12.2023

Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Program

Conestoga College
06.2022

Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined

Conestoga College
12.2013

Skills

  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Minor surgery/ambulatory care
  • Medication Administration
  • Health Teaching
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Clinical judgment
  • Leadership skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Suture/staple removal
  • Infection Control

Affiliations

Nursing Advisory Council Member- Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Baby Friendly Initiative - Langs Community Health Centre

Certification

  • Perianesthesia Nursing
  • Conestoga College-Perioperative Nursing Certificate- 2022
  • RNAO Best Practice Champion Certificate
  • Conestoga College-Breastfeeding/Maternal Health
  • Best Start- BFI 20 Hour Course
  • Conestoga College-Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Laser Safety Training: YAG and Thulium Fiber Laser-2023
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • ACLS – Completed June 2025

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in various fitness activities for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Reading
  • Gardening

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse- Casual

Region of Waterloo Public Health- Vaccine Preventable Disease School Program and Clinics
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse Surgical Daycare – Casual

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Covid-19 Immunization Clinic-Region of Waterloo Public Health
02.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Practical Nurse

Covid Respiratory Assessment Center At CMH
04.2020 - 10.2021

Registered Practical Nurse

Langs – Community Health Centre
07.2014 - 07.2020

Perianesthesia Nursing - undefined

Conestoga College

Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Program

Conestoga College

Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined

Conestoga College

BScN RPN Bridging Program -

Nipissing University

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