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Work History
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Kayla Brachman

Lacombe,Alberta

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with 16+ years in the nursing field. Demonstrated passion and reliability, combined with a strong work ethic. Exceptional time management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Recognized for my friendly and approachable demeanor, fostering positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Currently transitioning back to work following a medical leave, I am enthusiastic about utilizing my extensive nursing expertise to propel my career forward.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Red Deer Regional Hospital Surgical Suites
01.2021 - Current
  • Completed the perioperative program through Grant MacEwan University
  • Focus on perioperative nursing duties, time management, patient safety, team nursing & sterility maintenance (in both the circulating & scrub nurse roles), while adhering to the AORN perioperative standards of care
  • Competent in using connect care for navigating pt history, charts & documentation.

Registered Nurse

Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provide patient centred care to complete assessments and interventions for freshly discharged moms and newborns in the post partum period- ie
  • Newborn norms, Breastfeeding, PP maternal care
  • Basic experience and orientation to provide well child clinics for 2 month infants up to preschool age
  • Was not able to fully complete well child portion of orientation
  • Focus on health promotion, teaching, disease prevention and immunization throughout the lifespan.

Registered Nurse

Red Deer Regional Hospital Unit 25/27 Labour & delivery/Post partum
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Provide family centered nursing support during labour, delivery, baby and post-partum care to patients and their families'/support systems.

Registered Nurse

Calgary South Health Campus, Family Maternity Place
05.2014 - 01.2021
  • Provide family centered nursing support during labour, delivery, baby and post-partum care to patients and their families'/support systems
  • Additionally, qualified in Charge nursing, Maternity triage, Antepartum, OR (for Caesarean sections/Obstetrical emergencies), Recovery room and Post-partum nursing support & teaching.

Registered Nurse (Patient Support Nurse)

AbbVie Care HUMIRA pt support program: Innomar Strategies
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provide patient centered care, advice & support via teleconference while following the HUMIRA product monograph & adhering to AbbVie Care developed/approved standards
  • Conduct pt assessments & questionnaires to evaluate patient status and assist in obtaining insurance and coverage for HUMIRA
  • Work in collaboration with a variety of roles to ensure safety and best practice in providing patient support
  • Skilled in using motivational interviewing to obtain information & provide patient guidance & education.

Registered Nurse

Calgary Southport Health Link, Telehealth
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provide patient centered care, education, advice & support via teleconference while following AHS developed/approved standards
  • Assisted patients in making appropriate evidence based choices regarding their health and wellness based on available and shared patient information.

Registered Nurse

Rockyview General Hospital, Labour and Delivery
08.2010 - 08.2015
  • Same as above description plus responsible for recovery of CS patients
  • Recovery nurse for post caesarean section patients in unit's own recovery room.

Education

Grant MacEwan University (Online program, via Edmonton, AB)
07.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Alberta, via Red Deer College (Red Deer, AB)
04.2008

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care, Assessments & Monitoring
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Family Education
  • EMR Systems
  • Case Management
  • Preventive health
  • Call triaging
  • Perinatal/Postpartum/Newborn Care
  • Peri operative RN certified

Languages

English

Referencesavailable

False

Certificatesandachievements

  • Health Care Provider CPR, December 2023
  • Up to date with AHS ACE required learning for the OR (2023/2024 period)
  • Multiple certificates pertaining to drug and alcohol testing (More details can be provided upon request)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, August 2019
  • Fetal Health Surveillance (Last recertification November 2020)

Certification

HCP CPR (last recertification Dec 2023)

BAT Certified

FHR monitoring (last certification 2020)

NRP (last recertification 2019)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre
04.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Red Deer Regional Hospital Surgical Suites
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Red Deer Regional Hospital Unit 25/27 Labour & delivery/Post partum
10.2020 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse (Patient Support Nurse)

AbbVie Care HUMIRA pt support program: Innomar Strategies
08.2019 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Calgary Southport Health Link, Telehealth
03.2019 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse

Calgary South Health Campus, Family Maternity Place
05.2014 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Rockyview General Hospital, Labour and Delivery
08.2010 - 08.2015

Grant MacEwan University (Online program, via Edmonton, AB)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Alberta, via Red Deer College (Red Deer, AB)

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