Kristin Carmichael
Belle River,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Centre
Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Clinical Experience- Windsor Hospice
Windsor Hospice
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
Clinical Experience - Family Birthing Center
Windsor Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Unregulated Care Provider
La Chaumiere Retirement Residence
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Kept detailed records of patient care, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
Personal Support Worker
Heron Terrace
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.1996 - 09.1999
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Preventative Medicine Specialist
United States Army
11.1991 - 11.1995
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Adhered to corporate confidentiality guidelines and federal regulations in protecting patient data.
- Directed or managed prevention programs in occupational, infectious disease and environmental medicine.
- Directed healthcare programs to prevent disease and reduce contagion, implementing vaccinations and insect control initiatives.
- Delivered presentations on disease prevention and healthy living to retired military, and the active duty community at seminars and workshops, enhancing resident health and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON06.2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Documenting vitals
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Culturally sensitive
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Birth coaching
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Cesarean section preparation
- Postpartum care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Intake and Discharge
Affiliations
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Certification
- CPR for HCP with AED Certification (2021 to present)
- IV Insertion Course, University of Windsor - 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Centre
Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Experience- Windsor Hospice
Windsor Hospice
01.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Experience - Family Birthing Center
Windsor Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2021
Unregulated Care Provider
La Chaumiere Retirement Residence
07.2020 - 09.2021
Personal Support Worker
Heron Terrace
05.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.1996 - 09.1999
Preventative Medicine Specialist
United States Army
11.1991 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
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