Kaylee Proulx
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience across several disciplines at Nova Scotia Health Authority, excelling in acute and rehabilitative care. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2016 - Current
- 9 years of RN experience including 2 years in Palliative Care, 3 years in Mental Health and 4 years in Medical Surgical
- Cared for up to 4 patients on day shifts and up to 6 patients on night shift
- Delegated tasks where appropriate to LPNs, CCA/s and HSAs.
- Performed complex and simple wound care including vac dressing, packing, ostomies.
- Developed and Implemented Care Plans for medically unstable patients
- Provided Education and Support to patients and their families
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with cardiac and respiratory illness as well as other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assisted patients with ADLs and personal care when necessary.
- Brought important unit/ patient care concerns to charge nurse and manager as necessary
Cashier
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
06.2012 - 04.2016
- Ensured valid ID used as required
- Handled cash with high accuracy
- Assisted customers as necessary
CCA
RK MacDonald Nursing Home
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05.2016
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Care Plan Development
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Chest Pain Management
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Physical Assessment
- Personal Care Needs
- Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained and provided orientation to new nurses as well as student nurses and provided appropriate feedback where necessary.
- Quality Assurance - Sat on quality improvement committee for Hospice Palliative Care and aided in reviewing current standards of practice
- Unit Resource Nurse for Agilia Smart IV Pumps and Pyxis Medication Cabinet
Certification
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, RNPDC - Sept 2018-May 2019
- Palliative Care, LEAP - Feb 2018
- CPR - Aug 2025
- CPI- Nov 2020
- Meditech Computer Charting - May 2016
- High Acuity Nursing Program - May 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2016 - Current
CCA
RK MacDonald Nursing Home
06.2015 - 08.2015
Cashier
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
06.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
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