Katrina Willner
Huntsville,Ontario
Summary
Striving to obtain a Registered Practical Nurse position where my evolving knowledge and experience in patient-centered care, calm disposition, and communication skills will support your team in providing compassionate and quality care
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Promoted safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Practical Nurse
South Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Cerner
Registered Practical Nurse
Castle Peak Retirement Residents
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Medication administration, communication with physicians and healthcare teams, care plans, palliative care, resident transfer and discharge, advocating for residents, point click care
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
Education
BScN -
Nipissing University
07.2024
RPN -
Georgian College
2020
Pre-health Science -
Georgian College
2018
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intake and discharge
- Insulin medication assistance
- End of life care
Additionalclinicalexperience
- Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, 01/2020-03/2020,
Providing care and understanding but not limited to patients with COPD, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, tuberculosis, transplants, sleep disorders, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, tracheostomy, pulmonary embolism, hemothorax, pneumothorax, health teaching and understanding of diagnosis, medications, oxygen therapy, treatment plans, self-management, breathing exercise, coughing, nasal gastric tube care, feeding, medication administration, Suctioning, Head-to-toe assessments, assessing blood glucose and administering sliding-scale insulin, Removing wound dressings, irrigating ulcers, packing ulcers, applying new dressings to stage one through four wounds, Care for COVID-19 patients, New admissions/discharge of patients, Understanding and evaluation of lab values
- Waypoint, Penetanguishene, 10/2019 -12/2019
Forensic unit; Awenda program; males with serious mental illness or dually diagnosed within a high secured environment, Assessment and documentation of mental status, Assisted patients in identifying protective factors, short-and long-term goals, Exercised clinical judgment when handling psychiatric emergencies and gained confidence in de-escalating difficult situations, Working with a team to retain patients in high-stress situations
- Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, 09/2019-10/2019
Assessing vitals; adult and neonate, Neonate bathing, weight, head-to-toe assessment, circumference of head and abdomen, length measurement, Apgar score, Postpartum assessment; BUBBLE HE, Support for family and patient
- Grove Park Home, Barrie, 11/2018- 04/2019
Bathing, Assist residents with activities of daily living, Use of mechanical lifts for transferring; and other transferring devices, Assist residents with eating, Care plans, Palliative care
Membershipsandcertifications
- RPNAO
- Standard first aid and CPR/AED level HCP
- WHMIS
- Workplace health and safety training
- N95 mask fit
Consolidationplacementexperience
Bayshore Home Health Care, Orillia, 06/2020, 08/2020, Intravenous therapy; hydration, antibiotics, Wound care; assessments, treatment plans, health teaching, dressing changes, packing, irrigation, amputation care, burn care, teamwork with wound care specialist, Post-surgical care, Working with clients to create a care plan, Peritoneal dialysis treatment, Peripherally inserted central catheter care, Catheter insertion, flushing, collection of urine samples, Teach and guide clients with managing, understanding, adapting and acceptance of their illness, Advocate for clients, Communication with physicians, Palliative care; symptom/pain management, support for family and caregivers, Understanding of point click care program
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CRP/AED level HCP
- WHMIS
- N95 mask fit
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Practical Nurse
South Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
05.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Castle Peak Retirement Residents
10.2020 - 04.2021
BScN -
Nipissing University
RPN -
Georgian College
Pre-health Science -
Georgian College
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