Kayla Bernier
6 Keeler Crt. Norwood
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
03.2023 - Current
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, 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.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
10.2015 - 03.2023
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Performed nursing skills including maintaining central lines, arterial lines, IVs, nasogastric tubes, and ventilator maintenance
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans in collaboration with the family and the interdisciplinary health care team
- Monitored, read, and interpreted cardiac monitors and lab results
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Evaluated patient care needs and effectively prioritized treatments to maintain patient flow
- Provided health teaching and health promotion to patients and families
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Registered Nurse
Extendicare Kawartha Lakes
06.2017 - 08.2017
Camp Nurse
Canadian Diabetes Association
07.2015 - 08.2015
Camp Huronda, Camp Aide
Canadian Diabetes Association
07.2014 - 08.2014
Personal Support Worker
Burnbrae Gardens
01.2013 - 01.2014
Personal Support Worker
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
01.2012 - 12.2012
Education
Foundation of Oncology Nursing Practice
De Souza Institute
05.2023
Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, ON2017
Coronary Care 1
Durham College
Oshawa, ON2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brock University-Loyalist College
St. Catharines, ON2015
Pre-Health Sciences
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON2011
High School Diploma -
Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute
Peterborough, ON2010
Skills
- Patient Assessments and Prioritization
- End-of-Life and Palliative Care Experience
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- BLS, Heart & Stroke Foundation - 2023
- ACLS, Heart & Stroke Foundation - 2020
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Emergency Nurses Association - 2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
01.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Extendicare Kawartha Lakes
06.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
10.2015 - 03.2023
Camp Nurse
Canadian Diabetes Association
07.2015 - 08.2015
Camp Huronda, Camp Aide
Canadian Diabetes Association
07.2014 - 08.2014
Personal Support Worker
Burnbrae Gardens
01.2013 - 01.2014
Personal Support Worker
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
01.2012 - 12.2012
Foundation of Oncology Nursing Practice
De Souza Institute
Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Durham College
Coronary Care 1
Durham College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brock University-Loyalist College
Pre-Health Sciences
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute
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