Kayley Archibald
Halifax
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent clinical abilities. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in family centered-care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Intellicare Staffing
2023.06 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
IWK - PMU
2023.03 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Develop a professional relationship with families to create family centered-care
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management
Licensed Practical Nurse
IWK - FNCU
2021.01 - Current
- Responsible for the wellbeing of the mother and infant following birth.
- Prepared family for transition from hospital to home with support and education.
- Aided new mothers with breastfeeding.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Monitored and controlled post partum hemorrhage.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority - 8.1
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Cared for wounds, and provided treatments for postoperative patients
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEGrade 12 Diploma -
Charles P. Allen High School
Bedford, NS06.2016
Grade 10 Student Exchange -
Gymnasium Borghorst
Borghorst, Germany01.2014
Skills
- Documenting and Interpreting Vital Signs, Lab Results
- IV and NG Insertion
- Transcribing Orders
- Immunization Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
Certification
NPR
BLS Provider – Heart and Stroke Foundation
Step 2 Breastfeeding Essentials
WHMIS
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Gentle Persuasive Approach
Palliative Care Workshop
Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning
References
Maria Collier
Orthopedic Clinical Nurse Educator
Halifax Infirmary
902-441-2486
Brenda Van Der Beesen
8.1 Charge Nurse
Halifax Infirmary
(902)-456-8868
Jasna Jamshidi
8.1 Health Services Manager
Halifax Infirmary
(902)473-7500
Timeline
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Intellicare Staffing
2023.06 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
IWK - PMU
2023.03 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority - 8.1
2021.01 - 2023.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
IWK - FNCU
2021.01 - Current
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Holland College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Prince Edward Island
Grade 12 Diploma -
Charles P. Allen High School
Grade 10 Student Exchange -
Gymnasium Borghorst
NPR
BLS Provider – Heart and Stroke Foundation
Step 2 Breastfeeding Essentials
WHMIS
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Gentle Persuasive Approach
Palliative Care Workshop
Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning
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