Kaylee Wurtz
Sexsmith
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong foundation in pediatric care and patient advocacy. Provided compassionate care to young patients and supported families through family-centered care and therapeutic conversation. Skilled in patient interaction, assesments, IV insertions, and respiratory illness management. Demonstrated ability to manage pediatric emergencies and maintain accurate patient records. Works well in a team environment including collaboration with other interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Management and medication administration through central lines.
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Preceptor
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Northern Lakes College
Grande Prairie, AB05-2018
High School Diploma -
Composite High School
Grande Prairie, AB06-2014
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Family support
- Respiratory care
- Infection control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Patient education
- Asthma management
- Diabetes management
- Pain management
- Pediatric CPR
Certification
Basic Life Support - Heart and Stroke - 2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - 2022
Timeline
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2018 - Current
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Northern Lakes College
High School Diploma -
Composite High School
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