Kimberley Diorico
Okotoks
Summary
Vibrant, self-directed and initiative taking registered nurse looking to expand leadership skills. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services- High River Hospital
High River
06.2025 - Current
- Administered and monitored IV sedation during endoscopy procedures
- Assisted surgeons during colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures, including polypectomies and biopsies
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety during the perioperative experience
- Circulating and scrubbing for procedures in general surgery, urology, gynecology, and ophthalmology
- Prepared operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were available.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure effective communication and workflow.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical procedures and patient information in systems.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Procedure Suite
Markham Stouffville Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during endoscopy, minor and urology procedures
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations, minor and urology procedures
- Ensured accurate documentation of endoscopy findings for timely diagnosis and treatment plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after minor procedures including gastroscopies, colonoscopies, ERCPs, cystoscopies, and laser procedures
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Provide patient care as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse and induction nurse
- Assisted with orthopedic, general surgery, ENT, Dental, plastics, urology, and gynecology surgery
- Documentation with MediTech
- Worked in an Interprofessional team, experience as a charge nurse
- Graduate of emerging leaders program, developing project for standardization of OR setups.
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
TORONTO WESTERN
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Provide nursing care as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse and induction nurse
- Assisted with orthopedic, neurological and spinal, hands and plastics, general surgery, bariatric surgery, urology and ophthalmology surgery- orthopedic as main group (sports medicine and arthritis program)
- As a circulating nurse, coordinate all perioperative nursing activities, developed knowledge for procedures, asepsis and surgical equipment and supplies
- As a scrub nurse, anticipated the needs of the surgical team during surgical intervention
- Documentation with EPR and WebPeriop.
REGISTERED NURSE
SUNNYBROOK- C6
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Provide nursing care to surgical oncology, general surgery, and medical short stay patients
- Provide complex clinical assessments and therapy for acutely ill patients
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and physical therapy (i.e
- TPN, central line care and maintenance, colostomy training and educating, blood transfusions, ECG diagnostics, drain tube maintenance)
- Document patient care and status
- Collaborate with health care team, including physicians, physiotherapy, spiritual care, dietitian to provide holistic care
- Assess family needs and provide emotional support when needed
- Participate in interprofessional rounds
- EPR trained, and GRASP champion
- Developed prioritization and organization skills.
Education
COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO REGISTRATION -
PERIOPERATIVE OPERATING ROOM COURSE -
George Brown College
Toronto, ONINTERNATIONAL INTERPROFESSIONAL WOUND CARE COURSE (IIWCC) -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing
Ryerson University
Toronto, ONSkills
- Able to function in a team as well as independently
- Highly adaptable under stressful situations
- Fast learner
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Solutions focused
- Growth oriented
Certification
- CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION- PERIOPERATIVE NURSING CERTIFIED
- BCLS
- FIRST AID LEVEL C
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services- High River Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Procedure Suite
Markham Stouffville Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2025
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
04.2017 - 02.2022
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
TORONTO WESTERN
04.2015 - 04.2017
REGISTERED NURSE
SUNNYBROOK- C6
09.2014 - 04.2015
COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO REGISTRATION -
PERIOPERATIVE OPERATING ROOM COURSE -
George Brown College
INTERNATIONAL INTERPROFESSIONAL WOUND CARE COURSE (IIWCC) -
University of Toronto
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing
Ryerson University