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Kirsten Chan

Kirsten Chan

Markham ,Ontario

Summary

Nursing Experience: Experience in emergency, general medicine, and surgical units. Able to complete accurate physical assessments, respond to clinically significant data and manage diverse patient assignments. Most recent experience as a staff nurse in a busy community emergency department. Adept at executing standard operating procedures in day-to-day clinic/unit activities, as well as responding effectively and in alignment with training to emergency situations. Proven ability to research, analyze, and present information. Experience with responsibly managing confidential data. Skilled at establishing and maintaining rapport with diverse individuals. Demonstrated ability to efficiently prioritize a broad range of responsibilities to achieve maximum level of efficiency. Proficient understanding of nursing principles and assessment skills to develop care plans that ensure patient needs are met. Skilled at responding to changeable environments and shifting health status of individuals to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care. Respond very well to hands-on training, high rate of skill repetition for mastery, and positive interdisciplinary team environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Worked as a full-, staff nurse, for a one-year contract
  • Provided nursing care in the resuscitation, acute care, minor treatment, and ambulatory care areas of the ER
  • Responsible for monitored beds and complex acute patients.

Clinical Research Nurse

INC RESEARCH TORONTO, INC
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Did IV, PO, and intranasal drug administration for human drug trials
  • Completed admission and discharge protocols, assessments for expected and unexpected outcomes, and emergency responses
  • Also completed serial ECG-strip patient monitoring.

Registered Nurse

HUMBER RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Worked as a full-time staff nurse, for a one-year contract
  • Provided nursing care in the resuscitation, acute care, minor treatment, and ambulatory care areas of the ER
  • Responsible for monitored beds and complex acute patients, including admitted ICU patients
  • Also acted as a temporary mentor for an orienting employee.

Laser Technician

SKIN VITALITY
03.2011 - 02.2012
  • Performed IPL skin treatments including photo rejuvenation, skin tightening and laser hair removal
  • Independently completed a course with Dr
  • Debra Martin for certification in the administration of Botox cosmetic and Juvéderm.

Registered Nurse

UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
02.2010 - 02.2011
  • Worked on General Internal Medicine, Gynecological Oncology and Neurology, Respirology, and in TGH and TWH Emergency departments
  • Completed a 3-month secondment to Nipigon District Memorial Hospital working in the Acute Care Unit and Emergency Department.

Research Analyst

CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Coordinated research activities such as volunteer hiring and management
  • Assisted in editing and submission of research proposals, funding applications and journal publications, as well as conducting client phone and in-person structured interviews
  • This experience increased my skill in working with mental health patients in crisis and prepared me to assist nursing students and new employees in the future
  • In addition, I earned valuable knowledge around conducting clinical research that I hope to apply later in my career.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University
Toronto, ON
2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

York University
Toronto, ON
2004

Skills

  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Patient Discharging
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • EMR experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Performing ECGs
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Removing Sutures
  • Patient Education
  • Physical Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Wound Care
  • ER Experience
  • Mental Health Care
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Pain Management
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Postpartum Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Seizure Management
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Medical Screening
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Family Education
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Performing ECGs
  • Cesarean Section Preparation
  • Medical Consultation
  • HIPAA Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Medical Records Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Feeding Pumps Understanding
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • ER Experience
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Emotional Intelligence

Affiliations

Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (2007 – Present). Member, College of Nurses of Ontario (2010 – Present)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Certification

BLS, Heart and Stroke, 2023

Prior expired, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.
AnaÏs Nin

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 03.2016

Clinical Research Nurse

INC RESEARCH TORONTO, INC
12.2014 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse

HUMBER RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2012 - 03.2013

Laser Technician

SKIN VITALITY
03.2011 - 02.2012

Registered Nurse

UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
02.2010 - 02.2011

Research Analyst

CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

York University

BLS, Heart and Stroke, 2023

Prior expired, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC

Kirsten Chan