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 08/2026University 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