Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

Kelvin Karoki

265 Dixon Rd Apt 1704, Etobicoke,ON

Summary

Highly motivated registered nurse experienced in acute healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. Passionate about patient advocacy, education, and holistic healing

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

William Osler Health System – Emergency Department
06.2024 - Current
  • Assess and monitor patients' conditions, including vital signs
  • Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results
  • Document medical history, symptoms, and patient care activities
  • Provide emergency interventions, such as giving stitches and sutures
  • Stabilize incoming patients to prevent deterioration
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a doctor
  • Start intravenous lines, blood collection and administration of IV fluids
  • Perform medical procedures and operate emergency medical equipment
  • Communicate with patients and their families, providing updates and education
  • Collaborate with other emergency healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care.

RN

William Osler Health System – Oncology/Medicine/Palliative Care
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and administer medications according to physician orders
  • Facilitate smooth transitions between care settings through timely documentation updates
  • Act as a unit lead and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills when managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a busy clinical setting
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
  • Implement strategies for improving patient satisfaction levels by responding promptly to requests for assistance
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions and develop appropriate interventions.

RPN

William Osler Health System - Oncology/Medicine/Palliative Care
02.2018 - 02.2023
  • Provide high-quality clinical care to patients with a life-limiting illness
  • Manage pain and other symptoms
  • Provide psychosocial and spiritual care
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness and address loss issues
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the end-stage disease process
  • Advocate for patients and apply sound critical thinking and judgment
  • Promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
  • Demonstrated an excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

RPN

Baycrest Hospital – Palliative Care/ Complex Continuing Care
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Apply both theoretical knowledge and practical insights, collaborating with colleagues to devise and implement care plans for Complex Continuing Care patients
  • Educate patients, families, and healthcare partners about the principles guiding rehabilitation nursing
  • Engage actively in team care planning sessions, interdisciplinary rounds, and family conferences
  • Offer guidance, supervision, and mentorship to students and new staff members in Complex Continuing Care
  • Take part in professional growth opportunities and hospital-wide initiatives to advance personal and team development
  • Uphold and promote patient safety standards, adhering to hospital protocols and procedures to maintain a secure environment for all.

Education

BScN -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
07.2022

Registered Practical Nurse -

Seneca College
Toronto, ON
08.2017

Skills

  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Preceptorship for nursing students and new hires

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Current BCLS certification
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
  • Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) member

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

RN

William Osler Health System – Emergency Department
06.2024 - Current

RN

William Osler Health System – Oncology/Medicine/Palliative Care
04.2023 - 06.2024

RPN

Baycrest Hospital – Palliative Care/ Complex Continuing Care
04.2018 - 12.2019

RPN

William Osler Health System - Oncology/Medicine/Palliative Care
02.2018 - 02.2023

BScN -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Registered Practical Nurse -

Seneca College
Kelvin Karoki