KIM JINKERSON
Larder Lake,Ontario
Summary
Recently completed my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and am looking to secure a position as a RN. I am a bilingual registered practical nurse with over 29 years of exceptional performance in patient care. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, demonstrating leadership in enhancing care delivery and patient satisfaction. I am proficient in IV therapy, wound care, ostomy management, phlebotomy, enteral feeding, catheter insertion/removal, med-surg/OR procedures, palliative care, occupational health, and long-term care skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
Sachigo Lake, Ontario
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient's needs and developed care plans to address identified issues.
- Identified risk factors associated with communicable diseases through contact tracing investigations.
- Educated patients about their diseases, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Monitored patients' progress by collecting vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care was delivered in a timely manner.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the physical condition of clients in their homes.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle changes needed for improved health outcomes.
- Provided immunizations according to established protocols while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided support during crisis situations involving mental or emotional disorders.
- Administered medications and treatments directly to patients following physician prescriptions and instructions and standard nursing techniques.
Registered Practical Nurse, Float
Blanche River Health KL site
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
04.2004 - Current
- Administered medications and fluids via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, Care and maintenance of catheters, IVs and central lines, Dressing care, post op care, palliative care. All skills required as expected to work on a med/surg floor and day surgery.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to life-threatening situations utilizing emergency protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, formulate diagnoses, develop interventions, evaluate outcomes. Part of code blue team.
Registered Practical Nurse
Plan A staffing
Timmins
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- In LTC this included monitoring up to 50 residents during a shift
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- This is a staffing agency and the positions and locations range from long term care, to correctional facilities, Covid assessment centres, hospital setting, and clinics.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
Occupational Health Nurse
Agnico Eagle Mine Macassa site
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all of medical and health needs, consistent with the operating philosophy of the Company and in accordance with our Health and Safety Programs within their area of responsibility
- The emphasis of the role is on education and prevention of incidents with increased awareness regarding wellbeing regularly delivered to the Operations
- Professionally treats and supports workers with any first aid or associated conditions that supports best prognosis for conditions
- Collaborates and liaises with the HR, Health Safety and Training team to monitor, participate, assess and consult on safety issues as required
- Supports WSIB case management claims
- Minimizes risk to workers and the business by applying timely first aid to prevent complications of any physical compromise. Conduct baseline health assessments.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and operating occupational health programs and medical surveillance testing.
- Communicable disease and infection control practices, plan, and maintain immunization programs, employee sick calls, and return to work.
- Coordinated return-to-work programs for injured employees by developing individual plans outlining modified duty assignments or restrictions.
- Analyzed data from surveys, questionnaires and other sources to determine trends in occupational health issues among staff members.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
- Evaluated workers compensation cases for appropriateness of care, cost effectiveness and compliance with state regulations.
Visiting Home Care Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
06.2006 - 03.2019
- This position consists of providing nursing services to clients in a home setting
- Working unsupervised, providing palliative care, medication monitoring, intravenous care, central line care, injections (flu shots, allergy shots, insulin etc.), catheter and ostomy care, dressing changes, teaching, phlebotomy and general health monitoring
- Coordinated and consulted with the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Performed accurate documentation of all patient visits in accordance with established standards and regulations.
Visiting Nurse
Care Partners
Temiskaming Shores, ON
08.2014 - 05.2018
- This position consists of providing services to clients in a home setting
- Phlebotomy services and intravenous therapy in the home, via peripheral, portacath care, and picc line care, staple and suture removal
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes
- Coordinated and consulted healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Assisted with medication management, wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
Addictions Nurse/Clinic Office Manager
Duncan Avenue Clinic
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
06.2008 - 11.2015
- This position consists of managing Addictions programs/clinics
- Main responsibilities include scheduling of clinics, including staff, patients and counselors
- Completing assessments for new initiations as well as ensuring compliance with CPSO guidelines
- Responsibilities entail supervision of medication administration and monitoring of patients while offering support and counseling services as needed
- The position includes completion of physician orders and ensuring that all medications are ordered and available for patient consumption
- It includes communication with medical professionals and care for patient's well-being
- Other duties include completing referrals, monitoring lab results and many other various administrative duties, such overseeing of payroll and purchasing
- Patient care includes counseling, completion of forms for benefits, assisting with treatment options, encouraging, teaching and completing intake assessments.
Program Coordinator
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
02.2004 - 06.2006
- We also fielded referrals and provided information on palliative care services and pain & symptom management in the district
- This included providing services to clients in their home settings, hospitals, and long-term care facilities
- As program coordinator, I took care of all aspects of the volunteer visiting program and represented the pain & symptom management program for the Timiskaming district through providing education opportunities for professionals and care givers
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution with a team of volunteers
- Oversaw fundraising projects each year from concept through final delivery
- Assisted with community resources for healthcare and mental health.
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Extendicare Timmins
Schumacher, Ontario
07.1996 - 02.2004
- Duties include monitoring of health status, palliative care, chart maintenance, supervision of care provided by PSW's, care planning and implementation, diabetic monitoring, enteral feedings, catheter care, resident and family teaching and support in a long term care facility
- This job requires working independently but also within a team and caring for residents with various, at times multiple, health problems related to various disease processes
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
VISITING NURSE
BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE
Timmins, Ontario
09.1996 - 10.2003
- I worked with Bayshore, and its predecessor as a visiting nurse as well as a care coordinator
- This consisted of providing services to clients in a home setting, and private duty within institutions
- Working unsupervised, we provide palliative care, medication monitoring, injections, catheter and ostomy care, dressing changes, tube feedings, teaching and general health monitoring
- This position includes communicating with various other health care providers, such as physicians, surgeons, specialists and case managers from Cochrane CCAC
- As care coordinator, I completed scheduling for all clients and nurses alike and processed referrals and completed intakes for new clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON06-2025
diploma: Nursing -
George Brown College
04.2017
OPIOID DEPENDENCE TREATMENT CERTIFICATE -
University of Toronto And CAMH
Ontario01.2012
BACHELOR oF ARTS (GENERAL): Gerontology -
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON01.2011
Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology Nursing -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.2007
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE IF-05999: Nursing -
Northern College of Applied Arts
Kirkland Lake, OntarioSkills
- Intravenous therapy
- Central lines
- Picc care
- Wound care
- Ostomy trained
- Phlebotomy certified
- Enteral feed experience
- Catheter insertion/removal
- Med-surg
- OR experience
- Occupational health
- Long term care experience
- Palliative care Certificate (Leap 2015)
- CPR and first aid training registered with Heart and Stroke 2025- yearly
- Certificate of completion for AODA Customer Service Training (Jan 2012)
- Current registration with CNO 1996-current
- FHRCO training (basic and advanced)
- Over 10 years administrative and supervisory experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Independent and action oriented
- Flexible and proficient at multi-tasking
- Computer literate
- Valid drivers' license
- Bondable
- Current police check-Aug 2024
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Education
- Immunization Administration
- ACLS 2023 2 year certification
- ITLS 3 year certification 2024
- sublocade training 2023
- Female health
- CTAS training 2024
Accomplishments
- Committee Appointments: 2009-2014 College of Nurses-Discipline committee member. I served as a committee member on the discipline committee at the College of Nurses for five years. The Discipline Committee holds hearings in cases in which RNs, RPNs or NPs have been referred by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or its predecessors for allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence. Discipline panel members hear evidence regarding each case and recommend disciplinary action and penalty.
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Agnico Eagle Mine Macassa site
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Plan A staffing
01.2018 - 10.2023
Visiting Nurse
Care Partners
08.2014 - 05.2018
Addictions Nurse/Clinic Office Manager
Duncan Avenue Clinic
06.2008 - 11.2015
Visiting Home Care Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
06.2006 - 03.2019
Registered Practical Nurse, Float
Blanche River Health KL site
04.2004 - Current
Program Coordinator
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network
02.2004 - 06.2006
VISITING NURSE
BAYSHORE HEALTH CARE
09.1996 - 10.2003
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Extendicare Timmins
07.1996 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
diploma: Nursing -
George Brown College
OPIOID DEPENDENCE TREATMENT CERTIFICATE -
University of Toronto And CAMH
BACHELOR oF ARTS (GENERAL): Gerontology -
Laurentian University
Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology Nursing -
Mohawk College
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE IF-05999: Nursing -
Northern College of Applied Arts
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