Kelly Gibbs
Oakville,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care Centre
Trillium Health Partners
2024.01 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery/Surgical Check-In
Trillium Health Partners
2021.07 - 2024.01
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and liaised with physicians as required.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Providing education to patients and their family members on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assessing vital signs, surgical incisions, drains, & catheters.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Trillium Health Partners
2017.02 - 2021.07
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, and PEG tube insertions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology and pathology.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Oakville Endoscopy Centre
2012.01 - 2017.02
- Skills as mentioned above
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Trillium Health Partners
2009.07 - 2012.12
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
06.2009
Skills
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Management
- Detailed Documentation
- Family Guidance
- Patient and Family Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Training Junior Team Members
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Team Player
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care Centre
Trillium Health Partners
2024.01 - Current
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery/Surgical Check-In
Trillium Health Partners
2021.07 - 2024.01
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Trillium Health Partners
2017.02 - 2021.07
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Oakville Endoscopy Centre
2012.01 - 2017.02
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Trillium Health Partners
2009.07 - 2012.12
Master of Science - Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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