Kiana Kleinknecht
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 4B
Chinook Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced clinical knowledge of diverse health conditions, including presentations, treatments, and nursing interventions.
- Effectively managed full patient loads, prioritizing and delivering comprehensive care.
- Provided comprehensive handoff reports during interfacility transfers and shift changes, ensuring continuity of patient care.
- Provided thorough and timely documentation of patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team promptly.
Student Nurse
Claresholm General Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to identify patient needs and inform care strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
Student Nurse
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accuracy in dosage, documentation, and patient response monitoring.
- Assisted in post-operative recovery, monitoring for complications or adverse reactions.
- Managed IV therapy, enteral feeds, and oxygen therapy under RN supervision.
- Observed and learned to interpret various ECG strips, recognizing normal and abnormal rhythms.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' mental health status.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with protocols.
Health Care Aide
River Ridge Seniors Village
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with personal care such as shaving, showering, dressing, and oral hygiene; feeding; and making beds.
- Developed trusting rapport with residents to facilitate quality care.
- Assisted staff with resident transfer using various mechanical lifts.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Retail Sales Associate
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers in product selection, providing tailored recommendations based on individual needs.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards, ensuring displays were organized and appealing.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, enhancing customer satisfaction during checkout.
- Assisted to sign up customers for company-branded credit cards.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Calgary: Medicine Hat College Site
Medicine Hat, AB06-2025
High School -
Eagle Butte High School
06.2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
Accomplishments
- College Honor Roll Medicine Hat College 2022
- President’s Honor Roll Medicine Hat College 2021
- Honor Roll Award Eagle Butte High School 2019 – 2021
Certification
- Heart & Stroke BLS Training - 06/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 4B
Chinook Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Claresholm General Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Health Care Aide
River Ridge Seniors Village
04.2023 - 08.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
07.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Calgary: Medicine Hat College Site
High School -
Eagle Butte High School