Kristen Bridge
Lethbridge,AB
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AHS Overdose Prevention Site
Lethbridge, AB
05.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership to interdisciplinary team including direction, supervision, mentoring, and constructive feedback
- Distribution of harm reduction supplies
- Monitor clients administering substances and provide life saving measures, such as oxygen and Naloxone administration when required.
- Ensure safety of all staff members on shift, de-escalation of patients, and directing security to assist as required.
Registered Nurse
AHS Coaldale Health Centre (LTC & Ambulatory Care)
Coaldale, AB
08.2021 - Current
- Follows a daily routine in an efficient and punctual manner with ability to adapt to change
- Provide leadership to interdisciplinary team including direction, supervision, mentoring, and constructive feedback
- Charge RN duties; client care coordination and delegation to other professionals and unregulated staff members
- Communication with physicians and multidisciplinary team
- Consistent communication with clients and families
- In-depth knowledge of Continuing Care Health Service Standards.
Registered Nurse
AHS Lethbridge Correctional Centre
Lethbridge, AB
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Creates a daily schedule with prioritization of tasks and ability to adapt to change
- Preparation, organization, and facilitation of psychiatrist clinics, including follow up or changes to care
- Completion of Mental Status Exam's and Suicide Risk Assessment's on acutely mentally unstable patients with appropriate follow up.
Case Manager – Registered Nurse
AHS Lethbridge Home Care and Wound Clinic
Lethbridge, AB
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Assessment, design, and implementation of continuing care services for caseload
- Create own daily schedule, prioritization of tasks, and adapt to unexpected situations throughout the day
- Often working independently, completing thorough assessments and reporting findings to physician as required
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to manage client's holistic needs
- Creating and implementing care plans that align with the Continuing Care Health Services Standards
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB04.2018
Skills
- Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Meditech, Netcare, and Epic
- Organized and self-motivated
- Displays professionalism and excellent patient centered care
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working independently and within a team
References
- Chelsea Slobodan, Manager, Overdose Prevention Site, 403-333-3102
- Jennipher Wells, Manager, Coaldale Health Centre, 403-382-7596
- Harpinder Basati, Assistant Head Nurse, Overdose Prevention Site, 587-394-6036
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AHS Overdose Prevention Site
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
AHS Lethbridge Correctional Centre
01.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
AHS Coaldale Health Centre (LTC & Ambulatory Care)
08.2021 - Current
Case Manager – Registered Nurse
AHS Lethbridge Home Care and Wound Clinic
04.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Lethbridge