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Linda MacKenzie

Clearwater,BC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse

Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital
Clearwater , British Columbia
1990 - 2015

I worked in a small hospital, caring for inpatients, ER patients, Maternity & Long Term Care residents, I prioritized and coordinated the care each day, working with and supervising other staff. I also worked Home Health, where we visited patients at their homes, and coordinated their care so they could remain in their homes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice in Canada

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
1980-08

Skills

  • Infectious disease control
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Case Management
  • Critical Care
  • Chart updating
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Healthcare billing
  • Diabetes management
  • Health care consultation
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Management
  • Medical assessment
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Data Collection
  • ADL Assistance
  • Supply Restocking
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medical evaluation
  • Long-Term Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Hospice Care
  • Wound care specialist
  • Emergency Care
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Ventilator care
  • Patient Counseling
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Procedure preparations
  • Birth coaching
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Information System Management
  • Emotional awareness
  • Trauma recovery
  • Managing deadlines
  • Evaluations
  • BAC screening/drug screen collection
  • Patient Assessment
  • Seizure Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Collecting vitals
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Team Coordination
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Medication Administration
  • Sanitation
  • Patient Discharge
  • Patient reaction monitoring
  • Patient Relations
  • Cardiac Care
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Newborn education
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Flow sheet charting

Affiliations

  • I am very active in our local Lively Arts Society, organizing weekly outdoor concerts in summer. We support other local groups who need Sound and/or lighting, organize a fundraising concert for the Food Bank at Christmas, and organize open-mic nights during the winter.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital
1990 - 2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice in Canada

University of British Columbia
Linda MacKenzie