Kaylee Poulin
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Central line management for blood draws and medication administration.
- Maintaining a caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
05.2020 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic and compassionate care during labor and delivery.
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and fetal heart rate during labor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized birth plans for expectant mothers.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and forceps deliveries.
Education
Certificate - Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing
Durham College
02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04.2020
Ontario College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Advanced Stream
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay04.2016
Skills
- Empathetic to the needs and concerns of patients
- Exceptional therapeutic communication skills
- Emotional support for patient's and families during end of life care
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Health Care Team Collaboration
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Excellent time-management skills
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BCLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (2021)
- Fetal Health Surveillance Certification (2021)
- AORN Perioperative Certification Program (2021)
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) RN
- General Class #20261217
- Cardiac Arrest Response (CAR) Certification (2023)
- Lead II Arrythmia Interpretation Certification (2020)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (2021)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (2022)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (2023)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
05.2020 - Current
Certificate - Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing
Durham College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Ontario College Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences - Advanced Stream
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
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