Kimberly Pandolfini
Hawkesbury,ON
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record offering 25 year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition, as well as excelling in delivering compassionate care and clinical judgment. Skilled in intravenous therapy and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction, and a quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and direct patient care, contributing to improved health outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hopitale Glengarry Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Clinical Research Nurse
Research Institute of McGill University Health Cen
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Served as a liaison between the research team and participating sites, fostering effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the study.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork within the research department by collaborating closely with various healthcare professionals.
- Managed complex patient care situations in the clinical trial setting by applying critical thinking skills and evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols in research trials.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing support and education regarding their participation in clinical trials.
- Provided expert nursing care to research participants, adhering to protocol requirements while prioritizing patient wellbeing.
Clinical Research Nurse
Dynamik Research
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Streamlined the data collection process for improved accuracy and efficiency in clinical trial documentation.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols in research trials.
- Supported Principal Investigators by coordinating day-to-day activities of clinical research projects, ensuring smooth operations.
- Provided expert nursing care to research participants, adhering to protocol requirements while prioritizing patient wellbeing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Montreal Children's Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2017
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.2006
DEC Nursing Program - Nursing
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC05.1999
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Certification
- OIIQ Ordre des Infirmiere et infirmier du Quebec License
- CNO Canadian Nurses of Ontario
- NSCN Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- CPR
- ACLS
Additional Information
I am a reliable, self motivated, organized, honest, responsible, and punctual team player who is always up for a challenge to learn and experience new things. My professionalism, work ethic and adaptability also make me a valuable addition to the team.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hopitale Glengarry Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Research Institute of McGill University Health Cen
08.2017 - 08.2022
Clinical Research Nurse
Dynamik Research
02.2012 - 07.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Montreal Children's Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
DEC Nursing Program - Nursing
John Abbott College
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