KELSHA WHITE BScN, CCRN
Foothills,AB
Summary
Dedicated RN with more than 18 yrs experience, with special passion for critical care. Driven by love and care for people, executes responsibilities with clients' needs in mind. Values scientific research in health care and constantly seek out ways to improve skills, resulting in strong critical thinking, problem solving and time management skills. Fast learner and functions efficiently and professionally in high stress, rapid changing environment. Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of health care and the team approach. Current and pass employers are very satisfied with my performance. In good standing with CARNA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCRN
Alberta Health Services
02.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Continue to apply critical care skills from previous experiences to care for patients and family requiring various levels of support
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
CCRN
Alberta Health Services through Greenstaff Medical
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborate with health care team to manage care of critically ill patients from admission to discharge
- Organize and manage care of patients undergoing various procedures including, intubation, central line placement, chest tube placement, proning and unproning, bronchoscopy
- Provide update on health care issues to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Work within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Maintain respectful treatment environment that honor patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Inform patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
CCRN
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients including those who are Covid-19 positive
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Document work in Meditec and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Continue to deliver outstanding patient care in ICU and occasional float to ER
CCRN
Trillium Health Partners
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to carry out and manage personalized care to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill patients in complex Medsurg/Neurosurgery ICU.
- Guided and educated patients and family on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Documented work in electronic system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Responded timely to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Home Care Nurse
Direct Support Care
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Assessed patient’s condition plan and implement patient care plans
- Cared for patient’s hygiene needs and activities of daily living
- Observed and record vital signs
- Administered intravenous fluid including TPN and medications via Central line
- Ordered Diagnostic tests and interpreting results
- Provided education and support to patient’s family
- Ensured health and safety in the workplace
- Provided effective Stoma care, for Tracheostomy, Ileostomy, Gastrostomy, Jejunostomy
- Performed Tracheobronchial Suctioning and overall airway management
CCRN (ICU, CCU, NICU, PACU)
University Hospital of the West Indies
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Assessed the critically ill patient of all age groups and plan and implement their care
- Provided advance life support, including neurological, cardiopulmonary and renal
- Ensured medical equipment function properly including ventilators
- Utilized various equipment including Mechanical Ventilators, Intra-aortic balloon pump machine, Arterial blood gas device, CRRT machines, Electrocardiogram machines in providing care
- Ordered and interpret diagnostic tests
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications
- Collaborated with fellow members of the health care team
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures, including Thorocotomy and Sternotomy
- Provided education and psychological support to patients and their families
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse (Med/Surg),
University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Monitored, assessed, addressed, documented and reported symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
- Provided teaching and counseling including pre-operative, post-operative, self-medicating to patients and families
- Advocated for patients and making appropriate referral according to patients’ needs
- Displayed leadership, management and communication skills in supervising and assisting staff and students
- Performed administrative duties including creating off duty, maintaining adequate supplies and informing staff of changes to protocol
- Participated in conflict resolution among staff while motivating staff through commendation, constructive criticism and facilitation of request when possible
Education
Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Durham College- (2021)
Oshawa, ON06.2021
Critical Care Nursing
University Hospital Of The West Indies (2013)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies School of Nursing
Kingston, Jamaica2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Venipuncture/blood draw
- Advance physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- CRRT/TPE
- Charge trained
- Outreach trained
- Knowledge of EPIC (connect Care)/SCM/Metavision/Meditec
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Team player
- Fast learner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (April 2025)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ( April 2021`)- working on renewal
- CRRT/TPE/Outreach training (2022 with intermittent retraining)
Affiliations
- College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (registration in good standing)
Timeline
CCRN
Alberta Health Services
02.2022 - Current
CCRN
Alberta Health Services through Greenstaff Medical
10.2021 - 01.2022
CCRN
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
CCRN
Trillium Health Partners
04.2017 - 07.2021
Home Care Nurse
Direct Support Care
11.2016 - 03.2017
CCRN (ICU, CCU, NICU, PACU)
University Hospital of the West Indies
10.2013 - 07.2016
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse (Med/Surg),
University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies School of Nursing
Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Durham College- (2021)
Critical Care Nursing
University Hospital Of The West Indies (2013)
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