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Kelly McGowan

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, care coordination in fast-paced environment and expert in geriatric care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective wound care and empathetic support, significantly reducing infection risks and fostering patient trust.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
07.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.

Patient Care Assistant

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapist Assistant

Southlake Regional Health Centre
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated closely with therapists and other support staff to ensure seamless transitions between individual sessions, group treatments, and educational activities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

Education

Registered Practical Nursing

Georgian College
Barrie
04.2022

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapist Assistant

Georgian College
Barrie
04.2014

Personal Support Worker

Barrie Learning Center
Barrie, ON
09.2012

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Feeding pumps administration
  • Geriatric Care
  • End of life care
  • Diabetes management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Physical assessments
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound Care
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Ostomy Care

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
07.2022 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
04.2020 - 07.2022

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapist Assistant

Southlake Regional Health Centre
11.2015 - 11.2016

Registered Practical Nursing

Georgian College

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapist Assistant

Georgian College

Personal Support Worker

Barrie Learning Center

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