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Keara Wark

Fort Saskatchewan,AB

Summary

I am a Masters in Counselling student at City University of Seattle in Canada. I am currently seeking a practicum placement for April 2026. I have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and work as a Registered Nurse in busy emergency departments in Edmonton. My strengths are providing safe, compassionate care to individuals that are managing addictions, homelessness or traumatic events.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department RN

AHS, Royal Alexandra Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrates safe compassionate care for individuals of diverse populations.
  • Educates patients on harm reduction.
  • Builds rapport and therapeutic relationships through empathy and trauma informed care.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to enhance patient care.
  • Advocate for marginalized populations to reduce barriers and enhance patient outcomes.

Emergency Department RN

AHS, North East Healthcare Centre
06.2024 - Current
  • Facilitates safe competent care to diverse populations including individuals new to Canada.
  • Developed strong communication skills to provide empathetic support to individual during vulnerable moments.
  • Provides age appropriate communication and emotional regulation techniques to children during distressing circumstances.

Acute Care, LTC, Emergency UNE/ Registerd Nurse

AHS, Redwater Healthcare Centre
11.2022 - 06.2024
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and overall improvement of unit efficiency.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during death offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.

Medsurg/Emerg/L&D UNE

AHS, Hinton Healthcare Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Eased recovery by providing emotional support and compassionate care after traumatic deliveries.
  • Empowered new parents by offering expert guidance on breastfeeding initiation, infant care, and bonding practices.
  • Supported the labour experience by creating a calm and nurturing environment.
  • Tailored birth experienced to accommodate diverse cultural beliefs and preferences.

Pediatric Home care

Private homes
10.2019 - 11.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with families by effectively addressing questions or concerns regarding their child''s health status or treatment plan.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.

Adult Caregiver

Private Care
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors, resulting in a safer environment for all involved.
  • Created strong relationships with client and family fostering trust.

Disability Support Worker

Adaptabilities
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Developed strong rapport with families by effectively addressing questions or concerns regarding their child''s health status or treatment plan.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.

Education

Masters In Counselling -

City University in Canada
Expected 08/2026

University Of Alberta -

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
12.2023

Skills

  • Confidentiality and ethical practice
  • Active listening and empathetic communication
  • Risk assessment and harm reduction intervention
  • Computer skills, proficiency in electronic documentation

Certification

  • BLS Healthcare provider
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ENPEP: Palliative and end-of-life care


VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Frontier College | Child Literacy Program 09/2019 - 03/2020
  • Assisted children to enjoy reading working to enhance literacy.

Timeline

Emergency Department RN

AHS, Royal Alexandra Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Emergency Department RN

AHS, North East Healthcare Centre
06.2024 - Current

Medsurg/Emerg/L&D UNE

AHS, Hinton Healthcare Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023

Acute Care, LTC, Emergency UNE/ Registerd Nurse

AHS, Redwater Healthcare Centre
11.2022 - 06.2024

Pediatric Home care

Private homes
10.2019 - 11.2022

Disability Support Worker

Adaptabilities
04.2019 - 08.2019

Adult Caregiver

Private Care
08.2018 - 08.2019

Masters In Counselling -

City University in Canada

University Of Alberta -

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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