Kaylynn McInnis
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, outpatient environments, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent client care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Recovery Support Centre/ Withdrawal Management
05.2022 - Current
- Completes initial triage assessments and develops individualized nursing care plan
- Medication management - assessment/monitoring, injections, education, and support as required
- Conducts thorough patient assessments during substance withdrawal to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Responsible for conducting both individual and group psychotherapy
- Collaborates with community partners and interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex client needs
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about clients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
03.2021 - Current
- Assess patients experiencing psychiatric disorders and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological symptoms
- Provide coping skills for patients and their caregivers dealing with psychiatric conditions
- Manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow
- Assure a safe environment for staff and patients
- Changes in patient's physiological, behavioral, and medical status are recognized, reported, and documented as they occur
- Work in a collaborative effort with psychiatrists, medical doctors, social work, occupational health, therapists, and physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Medical Unit
01.2021 - Current
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical charts
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, insert catheters, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels and provide wound care
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process, and self-management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Continuing Care Assistant
Windsor Elms Nursing Home
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Assists residents with day-to-day hygiene, including washing and grooming
- Helps residents with daily living by assisting at mealtimes or feeding when necessary
- Maintain charts on residents and notes patients' weights, vital signs, and significant data
- Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with safe lifting transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Supervise and ensure safety of residents.
Booking and Registration Clerk/ Unit Receptionist
Geriatric Ambulatory Care Clinic, Geriatric Falls Clinic
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Booked and constructed clinic schedules for 13 practitioners
- Completed patient registrations by implementing efficient data entry and filing systems.
- Served as a liaison between patients, clinical staff, and administrative personnel to facilitate optimal communication and coordination of care.
- Assisted patients with questions or concerns about their appointments, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Managed high call volumes while accurately scheduling appointments and directing calls to appropriate departments as needed.
- Daily data entry of referrals into PHS, STAR, and Faxcom.
- Provided training to new registration clerks on policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining an efficient workflow within the department.
Unit Clerk
Medical Day, Hematology, Chemotherapy department
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Efficiently managed medical records and maintained strict confidentiality standards.
- Coordinated and scheduled patient treatments with internal departments and external centers, arranging for patient transportation and contacting patients to advise them of admission, and appointment details
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Expedited communication between healthcare professionals, resulting in better coordination of care for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia12.2020
Certificate - Medical Transcription
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, Nova Scotia06.2013
Skills
- Case Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Chart Updating
- Medical Office Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care Plan Development
- Physical Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Community Advocate
Training
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- ACLS
- PALS
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
- CBT Basic Certificate
- Dementia: Understanding Journey Course
- SRAI training
- Leadership Certificate
- LEAP Core
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
01.2021 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Windsor Elms Nursing Home
10.2019 - 12.2020
Booking and Registration Clerk/ Unit Receptionist
Geriatric Ambulatory Care Clinic, Geriatric Falls Clinic
06.2014 - 01.2020
Unit Clerk
Medical Day, Hematology, Chemotherapy department
06.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Xavier University
Certificate - Medical Transcription
Nova Scotia Community College