Katrina Wilton
Wasaga Beach,ON
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Presently enrolled in the bridging program through Stenberg College for Registered Psychiatric Nursing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Practical Nurse
Select Medical Connections - Travel Nursing Agency
01.2022 - Current
- Adapted to change with each Health authority by working in fast paced environment and adapting to each department worked in.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Practical Nurse Emergency Room
Collingwood General Marine Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Occupational Health Nurse
Honda Manufacturing
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Ensure regular collaboration/contact with HCM Medical Director for direction and advice in support of achieving work objectives
- Central point of contact for Worker reporting illnesses or injuries.
- Respond to Health care emergencies (Code Green) and seek out emergence care accordingly.
- Ensure Workers are aware of workplace accommodation programs, WSIB reporting obligations and Disability management programs.
- Communicating with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, complete information to support and plan for RTW/or accommodation.
- Take notes, maintain meticulous records, and keep strict confidentiality of Workers medical status on functional abilities and possible accommodation needs.
- Assist with Workplace Accident investigation Program (FAIR) by documenting objective accurate details.
- Manage all cases to assess and facilitate progressive modified work programs.
- Assist departments with identifying, evaluating and implementing safe suitable accommodations.
- Maintaining complete and accurate record keeping system for case documentation and collection of statistical program reporting (ie: Park Lane and surveys)
Nurse, Emergency Room
Alberta Health Services
10.2013 - 11.2019
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Wound Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
12.2012 - 10.2013
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Extensive Wound Vac Training and experience
Education
Registered Psychiatric Nurse -
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC12.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Lakes College
Grande PrairieHigh School Diploma -
St Joes
Grande Prairie, AB05.1988
Skills
Nonviolent crisis Intervention
WSIB Adjudicator
WSIB Case Management
Certificate in Anaphylaxis
CTAS Provider Course
Naloxone Training
Infection Prevention Control
Meditech Emergency Dept Learning
Point Click Care
CBRN/HazMat for first receivers
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Withdrawal and CIWA Protocol
Family Centered Care in Addiction
IV Therapy
Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing
Breath Alcohol Technician
Specimen Collector
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
Relapse Prevention
Falls and Prevention
Wound vac Training
Picc line Training and certification
Understanding Addiction
Assessments for medical clearance for work
Timeline
Travel Registered Practical Nurse
Select Medical Connections - Travel Nursing Agency
01.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse Emergency Room
Collingwood General Marine Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023
Occupational Health Nurse
Honda Manufacturing
03.2020 - 04.2022
Nurse, Emergency Room
Alberta Health Services
10.2013 - 11.2019
Wound Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
12.2012 - 10.2013
Registered Psychiatric Nurse -
Stenberg College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Lakes College
High School Diploma -
St Joes
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