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Maeghan Kirk

Windsor,QC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

RPN - Mental Health

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

RPN - Complex Medical Care

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
05.2020 - 04.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
  • Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Provide Dialysis to patients.

RPN - Rehab Nurse

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
04.2016 - 05.2020
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

RPN

Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home
07.2014 - 04.2016
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions.
  • Collected vital signs and updated records.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Administered prescribed medications and note times, types and amounts of medications for each patient.
  • Assessed and treated wounds

Education

Psychology

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON

Mental Health Frist Aid

Canadian Mental Health Association
Windsor, ON
11.2023

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Stratford Career Institute
Stratford, ON
09.2023

Dialysis

Workshop
Windsor, ON
2022

Basic/Advance Foot Care Certificate

St.Clair Collage
Windsor, ON
2015

RPN Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse

St.Clair Collage
Windsor, ON
10.2014

Gentle Persuasive Approaches Course
Windsor, ON
2014

Principles of Alzheimer’s

Workshop
Windsor, ON
2012

Managing Diabetes

Workshop
2012

Skills

  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Family Education
  • Licensed by CNO
  • Nursing Staff Leadership

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RPN - Mental Health

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
04.2023 - Current

RPN - Complex Medical Care

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
05.2020 - 04.2023

RPN - Rehab Nurse

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
04.2016 - 05.2020

RPN

Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home
07.2014 - 04.2016

Psychology

University of Windsor

Mental Health Frist Aid

Canadian Mental Health Association

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Stratford Career Institute

Dialysis

Workshop

Basic/Advance Foot Care Certificate

St.Clair Collage

RPN Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse

St.Clair Collage

Gentle Persuasive Approaches Course

Principles of Alzheimer’s

Workshop

Managing Diabetes

Workshop
Maeghan Kirk