Krista Worsley
Sarnia
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Clinical and Family Services
Lambton Public Health
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling, training and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Supported successful EMR implementation for the Sexual Health department and assisted in the implementation of Child Health.
- Supported prioritization and discontinuation of elementary sexual health teaching and vision screening.
- Assisted in successful transition of Women's Clinic to Bluewater Health.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
County of Lambton
01.2016 - 06.2023
- My duties as a Public Health Nurse have included working with vulnerable populations to deliver the HBHC program by home visiting and working through goals including infant and child nutrition/feeding, attachment and mental health support, growth and development and advocating for other support services in the community and referring to other agencies as needed
- I have also been an instructor in the Young Parent Prenatal program, geared towards marginalized younger populations
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, I took part in case and contact management and vaccine delivery, through both fixed sites and mobile vaccine delivery
- As a member of the Sexual Health Team, my duties have included case and contact management of STBBIs, counselling for Surgical Abortions, sexual health counselling, testing and treating STIs, harm reduction distribution, and providing a weekly Sexual Health clinic at Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School
- I have also been a part of the EMR team to develop, teach and support my peers throughout the implementation of the EMR
REGISTERED NURSE
St. Joseph's Hospice
05.2015 - 03.2019
- My duties were to assess and provide end of life care to Resident's with life limiting disease
- Administration of medications and application of treatments as per physician orders
- Provide education and support to family members and Resident's in their last stages of life
- My duties as Charge Nurse were to supervise all activity in the Hospice, including all staff members, the safety and security of the building, all Resident’s in the building, and ensure adequate staffing for oncoming shifts
REGISTERED NURSE
County of Lambton
07.2010 - 12.2015
- My duties as Charge Nurse were to supervise all activity in the Nursing Home including all staff members, the safety and security of the building, all Resident’s in the building, ensure adequate staffing for oncoming shifts, administer medications and treatments as ordered, complete MDS-RAI assessments, RAPS and care plans, admissions of new Resident’s, processing Physician’s orders, managing multidisciplinary referrals/follow-up, providing palliative care/comfort to Resident’s and family members, assessing Resident’s and contacting the Physician when deemed necessary, and transferring Resident’s to acute care hospital when appropriate
- In addition to my usual duties, I was the Infection Control Practitioner, responsible for the surveillance and delivery of the Infection Control Program, as well as a member of End of Life/Palliative Care Committee
- Presented as part of a group at the HPCO Conference in April 2015 on Creating a Cross Sector Integrated System of Hospice Palliative Care - The Sarnia-Lambton Experience
REGISTERED NURSE
Victorian Order of Nurses
03.2011 - 09.2011
- My duty as a visiting community nurse was to provide safe, efficient care to clients in the home setting utilizing the nursing process
- Wound care, palliative care, pain and symptom management and health teaching were part of my role, along with collaborating with community partners and physicians
REGISTERED NURSE
Afton Park Place
06.2010 - 02.2011
- My duties as Charge Nurse were to supervise all activity in the Nursing Home including all staff members, the safety and security of the building, all Resident’s in the building, ensure adequate staffing for oncoming shifts, complete MDS-RAI assessments, RAPS and care plans, admissions of new Resident’s, processing Physician’s orders, managing multidisciplinary referrals/follow-up, providing palliative care/comfort to Resident’s and family members, assessing Resident’s and contacting the Physician when deemed necessary, and transferring Resident’s to acute care hospital when appropriate
REGISTERED NURSE
McGarrell Place
10.2008 - 07.2010
- My duties as Charge Nurse were to supervise all activity in the Nursing Home including all staff members, the safety and security of the building, all Resident’s in the building, ensure adequate staffing for oncoming shifts, complete MDS-RAI assessments and care plans, admissions of new Resident’s, processing Physician’s orders, managing multidisciplinary referrals/follow-up, providing palliative care/comfort to Resident’s and family members, assessing Resident’s and contacting the Physician when deemed necessary, and transferring to acute care hospital when appropriate
- I also was the Wound Care Champion for the home and a member of the End-of-Life Care team
REGISTERED NURSE (Cardiovascular Surgery/Cardiology)
London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2008
- My duties were to perform focused health assessments on my patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, telemetry, actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, advocate for the patient, perform pre- and post-operative teaching to the patient and the patient’s family, manage roles in acutely changing situations, venipuncture, document according to CNO standards, coordinate discharge planning and teaching as required
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (Honour's) -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON01.2008
Skills
- Power Chart
- Microsoft Office
- MDS-RAI 20
- Point Click Care
- EMR (Profile)
- ISCIS
- iPHIS
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supervisor, Clinical and Family Services
Lambton Public Health
07.2023 - Current
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
County of Lambton
01.2016 - 06.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
St. Joseph's Hospice
05.2015 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Victorian Order of Nurses
03.2011 - 09.2011
REGISTERED NURSE
County of Lambton
07.2010 - 12.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
Afton Park Place
06.2010 - 02.2011
REGISTERED NURSE
McGarrell Place
10.2008 - 07.2010
REGISTERED NURSE (Cardiovascular Surgery/Cardiology)
London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (Honour's) -
University of Windsor
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