Krista Yue
Victoria,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over ten years experience. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Transformation Team
Island Health
Victoria, BC
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions to train users on how to use the EHR system.
- Provided guidance on how to use and troubleshoot common EHR systems.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing EHR processes and procedures.
- Resolved technical issues with EHR systems by providing customer service support to end-users.
- Trained staff members on best practices when entering or retrieving information from an electronic health record system.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
2012 - Current
- Renal, Medical & CTU (Clinical Teaching Unit and Covid Unit)
- Chronic disease management for patients with diabetes, renal failure, COPD, arthritis, dementia, and chronic pain.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as taught and supervised patients as they learned to perform their own peritoneal dialysis
- Participated in continuing education programs and Island Health workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Island Health
Victoria , B.C.
03.2021 - 2022
- Co-lead COVID vaccination clinics in several LTC facilities, high schools, and hospital settings.
- Instrumental in rolling out patient COVID vaccinations at RJH to admitted patients in the PCC.
- Set up staff COVID vaccination clinics at RJH.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Collaborated with pharmacy to determine what patients would receive priority vaccines.
- Participated in training sessions related to new procedures or techniques associated with administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Provided support in data entry tasks related to tracking patient information about vaccinations received.
New Glucometer Roll Out
Island Health
Victoria , BC
- Assisted colleagues with continuing education with the new glucometers to maintain professional competency standards.
- Provided guidance and support to colleagues for problems that arose with the new glucometers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health - San Pen Hospital
Saanichton, BC
01.2012 - Current
- Central, South and Palliative Care
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and pain management.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Camp Nurse
Camp Imadene
Mesachie Lake , B.C.
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Administered prescription and over-the-counter drugs to campers as scheduled.
- Monitored inventory of medical supplies and first aid kits to maintain proper inventory.
- Reviewed camper's medications at check-in, finalizing medical histories and allergies with guardians.
- Completed accident reports, incident reports and medical logs, conducting ongoing risk management assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Full Stack Web Developer
Renzoku
Victoria, BC01-2022
COVID-19 Immunization -
BC Center For Disease Control
03.2021
COVID-19 in Geriatric Patients And Skin Changes - Webinar
Rainier Medical Education Programs
Seattle09.2020
Advanced Peritoneal Dialysis -
BCIT
Vancouver & Home Dialysis Unit RJH2019
Renal Program End of Life Conference -
Dr. Gaylene Hargrove
09.2019
Sepsis & Shock -
Nursing Link Workshop
Vancouver2016
Peritoneal Dialysis -
Island Health
Victoria, BC2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nurse Registration 44224
Camosun College
Victoria, BC12.2011
References
Deana Verkerk, Clinical Nurse Educator, RJH, 778-533-6993
Natasha Bourne, Clinical Nurse Leader, RJH, 250-883-8073
Allison Berg, Registered Nurse, RJH, 250-893-9713
Timeline
Clinical Transformation Team
Island Health
02.2024 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Island Health
03.2021 - 2022
Camp Nurse
Camp Imadene
07.2012 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health - San Pen Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Health
2012 - Current
New Glucometer Roll Out
Island Health
Some College (No Degree) - Full Stack Web Developer
Renzoku
COVID-19 Immunization -
BC Center For Disease Control
COVID-19 in Geriatric Patients And Skin Changes - Webinar
Rainier Medical Education Programs
Advanced Peritoneal Dialysis -
BCIT
Renal Program End of Life Conference -
Dr. Gaylene Hargrove
Sepsis & Shock -
Nursing Link Workshop
Peritoneal Dialysis -
Island Health
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nurse Registration 44224
Camosun College
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